# Complete genome sequence of biocontrol Bacillus velezensis strain F68 isolated from tomato rhizosphere soil

**Authors:** Xiaomeng Liu, Zhenhe Su, Lihong Dong, Mingyuan Li, Shezeng Li, Qinggang Guo, Ping Ma

PMC · DOI: 10.1128/mra.00658-25 · 2026-02-11

## TL;DR

This paper presents the full genome sequence of a Bacillus velezensis strain from tomato soil, useful for agriculture.

## Contribution

The complete genome sequence of Bacillus velezensis strain F68 is newly reported.

## Key findings

- The genome of strain F68 is 3,972,640 bp long.
- The GC content of the genome is 46.48%.

## Abstract

Bacillus species are recognized as effective biological agents for inhibiting pathogenic microorganisms and promoting plant growth in agricultural applications. We report the complete genome sequence of Bacillus velezensis strain F68, which was isolated from tomato rhizosphere soil. The genome contains 3,972,640 bp of DNA with a GC content of 46.48%.

## Linked entities

- **Species:** Bacillus velezensis (taxon 492670)

## Full-text entities

- **Species:** Solanum lycopersicum (tomato, species) [taxon 4081], Bacillus (genus) [taxon 55087]

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Source: https://tomesphere.com/paper/PMC12981139