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Complete genome sequence of Celeribacter bacteriophage P12053L
Ilnam Kang1, Hani Jang, Hyun-Myung Oh
1Division of Biology and Ocean Sciences, Inha University, Incheon, Republic of Korea.
Journal of Virology
|July 13, 2012
Summary
Researchers sequenced the genome of bacteriophage P12053L, a virus infecting Celeribacter, a member of the abundant Roseobacter clade found in marine environments.
Area of Science:
- Marine microbiology
- Virology
- Bacteriophage genomics
Background:
- The Roseobacter clade is a dominant bacterial group in marine ecosystems.
- Understanding bacteriophages that infect Roseobacter is crucial due to their abundance.
Purpose of the Study:
- To characterize bacteriophages infecting the Roseobacter clade.
- To determine the complete genome sequence of bacteriophage P12053L.
Main Methods:
- Whole genome sequencing of bacteriophage P12053L.
- Bioinformatic analysis of the viral genome.
Main Results:
- The complete genome sequence of bacteriophage P12053L was obtained.
- P12053L was identified as a virus infecting Celeribacter sp. strain IMCC12053.
Conclusions:
- This study provides the first complete genome sequence for a bacteriophage infecting a member of the Roseobacter clade.
- The findings contribute to the understanding of viral diversity and interactions within marine microbial communities.
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