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Annotated genome sequence of temperate Arthrobacter globiformis phage, Jamun
John Horangic1, Julia Wright1, Ashna Siddiqui1
1Biotechnology Program, University of New Hampshire, Manchester, New Hampshire, USA.
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Summary
Jamun, a temperate actinobacteriophage, infects Arthrobacter globiformis. This bacteriophage has a genome of 38,821 bp with 63 protein-coding genes and specific morphological features.
Area of Science:
- Microbiology
- Virology
- Bacteriophage Research
Background:
- Bacteriophages are viruses that infect bacteria.
- Actinobacteriophages are bacteriophages that infect Actinobacteria.
- Arthrobacter globiformis is a species of Gram-positive bacteria.
Purpose of the Study:
- To characterize a novel temperate actinobacteriophage, designated Jamun.
- To determine the genomic and morphological properties of Jamun.
- To identify the host range of Jamun.
Main Methods:
- Isolation and characterization of the actinobacteriophage Jamun.
- Genome sequencing and analysis of Jamun.
- Transmission electron microscopy for morphological analysis.
Main Results:
- Jamun was identified as a temperate actinobacteriophage belonging to cluster AS.
- It infects Arthrobacter globiformis NRRL B-2979.
- The Jamun genome is 38,821 bp with 63 predicted protein-coding genes, including 10 reverse genes.
- Morphological analysis revealed a tail length of 120 nm and a capsid width of 50 nm.
Conclusions:
- Jamun is a well-characterized temperate actinobacteriophage with distinct genomic and morphological features.
- This study contributes to the understanding of bacteriophage diversity and their interactions with Arthrobacter species.
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