Genome analysis uncovers biofilm gene variations in Bacillus subtilis variants, suggesting morphological significance.
We report the draft genomes of two morphologically distinct variants of Bacillus subtilis (Ehrenberg) Cohn ATCC 6051, an undomesticated reference strain. Despite identical 16S rRNA sequences, the isolates exhibit differences in biofilm-associated genes. Investigating the genomic differences of these colony morphology variants in this model organism can provide valuable insights.
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