The whole genome sequence of Bacillus safensis GMA1, a strain isolated from hot springs in Mexico.

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Abstract

The Bacillus pumilus group is a subset of the Bacillus genus that includes highly resilient species that are alike even in the 16S rDNA gene sequences and have demanded other classification methods. Bacteria from this group are known not only because of their resistance to adverse environmental conditions but also for their ability to produce extracellular enzymes of biotechnological interest. Strain GMA1, formerly classified as Bacillus pumilus, has shown hydrolytic activities of interest, such as protease, lipase, and cyanide dihydratase. However, other studies have demonstrated that bacteria from the Bacillus pumilus group also produce other biomolecules of interest, like antimicrobials and phytohormones. Here, the whole genome sequencing of Bacillus safensis GMA1 is announced. The genome size is 3736651 bp, distributed in 18 contigs with an N₅₀ of 890745 and 41.58% GC. The analysis of the B. safensis GMA1 genome may lead to the discovery of new enzymes with technological applications and other biomolecules of interest for the food, agriculture, and pharmaceutical industries.