Bacillus velezensis strain:OB9 Genome sequencing and assembly. Bacillus velezensis strain:OB9

B. methylotrophicus is a gram-positive bacterium associated with plant roots. It is a successful biological control agent. Strain OB9, isolated from crude oil, produces lipopeptides such as surfactins. These biomolecules, in addition to their antimicrobial activity, also act as immune stimulators of the host plant. The genome of OB9 is mainly suited for comparative genomics with other Bacillus strains and the evaluation of new compounds that are valuable for commercial production.