Probiotic and Antimicrobial Potential of Endophytic B. subtilis UzMU25 Isolated from Inula helenium
Overall, UzMU25 exhibited preliminary enzymatic, antagonistic, and biofilm-forming characteristics of biotechnological interest, but whole-genome antimicrobial-resistance screening and more comprehensive phenotypic and toxicological evaluations are required before the strain can be recommended for probiotic or other practical applications.