# Complete genome sequences of three Geobacillus stearothermophilus strains isolated from a Korean hot spring

## TL;DR

This paper reports the full genome sequences of three Geobacillus stearothermophilus strains from a Korean hot spring.

## Contribution

The study provides complete genome sequences and identifies conserved peptidase families and plasmids in the strains.

## Key findings

- All three strains contain S8 family serine peptidases and M4 family metallopeptidases.
- Strain EF60063 contains three plasmids.
- The findings enhance understanding of the Geobacillus genus.

## Abstract

We present the complete genome sequences of three Geobacillus stearothermophilus strains—EF60063, EF60133, and EF60134—isolated from a Korean hot spring. S8 family serine peptidases and M4 family metallopeptidases were identified in all strains. Strain EF60063 harbors three plasmids. These findings advance understanding of the genus Geobacillus.