Mycobacterium phage Benjamin1706
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Detailed Information for Phage Benjamin1706
Discovery Information
Isolation HostMycobacterium smegmatis mc²155
Found ByLeila Kim
Year Found2018
Location FoundProvidence, RI USA
Finding InstitutionBrown University
ProgramScience Education Alliance-Phage Hunters Advancing Genomics and Evolutionary Science
From enriched soil sample?Yes
Isolation Temperature19°C
GPS Coordinates41.8242 N, 71.4036 W Map
Discovery NotesCollected from the soil surrounding the metal grate used for rain drainage in the courtyard of the freshman dorms at Brown University. Soil collected after a day of heavy rain.
Naming NotesPCR shows that this phage is a B1 phage. Benjamin starts with a B. I am a fan of United States history and science, so I honored Benjamin Franklin (who was born in 1706) by naming my phage after him.
Sequencing Information
Sequencing Complete?No
Genome length (bp)Unknown
Character of genome endsUnknown
Fasta file available?No
Characterization
ClusterB
SubclusterB1
Cluster Life CycleLytic
Annotating InstitutionUnknown or unassigned
Annotation StatusNot sequenced
Plaque NotesPlaques are larger than average, about 5-7 millimeters across in diameter. Plaques are clear, not turbid, suggesting a lytic phage.
Has been Phamerated?No
Publication Info
Uploaded to GenBank?No
GenBank AccessionNone yet
Refseq NumberNone yet
Archiving Info
Archiving status Not in Pitt Archives