Endophytic bacteria associated with wild-type banana seed (Musa balbisiana): whole genome sequencing

Microbiol Resour Announc. 2023 Dec 14;12(12):e0065023. doi: 10.1128/MRA.00650-23. Epub 2023 Nov 3.

Abstract

We present the whole-genome sequences of five endophytic bacteria isolated from Musa balbisiana seeds. These strains represent five different genera: Bacillus, Brachybacterium, Enterobacter, Enterococcus, and Pantoea. Among these, three genera (Bacillus, Pantoea, and Enterobacter) were previously recognized for their antagonistic effects against Fusarium wilt, a highly destructive disease that affects banana plants.

Keywords: Fusarium wilt; Musa balbisiana; seed endophytes; wild-type banana seed (WTBS).