Draft Genome Sequence of Entomopathogenic Brevibacillus laterosporus Strain Lak 1210, an Alkaliphilic Chitin Degrader.

We announce here the draft genome sequence of Brevibacillus laterosporus strain Lak 1210, isolated from mangrove soil. This alkaliphilic strain is an efficient chitin degrader and has the ability to control insects and inhibit phytopathogenic fungi. The assembly consists of 5,082,926 bp, with 4,321 protein-coding sequences and a GC content of 41.15%.