Molecular characterization of Indigenous Bacillus Isolates from Agricultural Soils

• Suad Ghali Kadhim Alahmed

  Department of Biology, College of Science, University of Babylon, Iraq

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• Ayad M.J. Al-mamoori

  Department of Biology, College of Science, University of Babylon, Iraq

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Five species—B. subtilis (S1), B. licheniformis (S2), B. tequilensis (S3), B. velezensis (S4), and B. persicus (S5)—were identified through 16S rRNA gene sequencing. Gene-specific PCR revealed the presence of OPA and MPD genes, whereas OPD and OPDA were not detected. Phylogenetic analysis demonstrated considerable genetic diversity among the isolates and identified S1 (B. subtilis) and S2 (B. licheniformis) as the most promising candidates for the bioremediation of chlorpyrifos-contaminated soils.

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