Genomic insights into the probiotic potential of Bacillus velezensis D-18 for aquaculture
Jorge Galindo-Villegas
The identification of safe and functionally robust probiotics is a key challenge for sustainable aquaculture and requires genome-based validation of candidate strains. Here, we performed an integrative genomic characterization of Bacillus velezensis D-18, a strain previously shown to enhance disease resistance in European seabass. Whole-genome sequencing generated a draft genome of approximately 4.06 Mb containing 4,178 protein-coding genes and 84 RNA genes. Comparative genomics confirmed the ta