Mycobacterium phage ChewTrain
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Detailed Information for Phage ChewTrain
Discovery Information
Isolation HostMycobacterium smegmatis mc²155
Found ByDarren Chew and Kiara Cornejo
Year Found2013
Location FoundNyack, NY USA
Finding InstitutionAlliance University (formerly Nyack College)
ProgramScience Education Alliance-Phage Hunters Advancing Genomics and Evolutionary Science
From enriched soil sample?Yes
Isolation TemperatureNot entered
GPS Coordinates41.093356 N, 73.928394 W Map
Discovery NotesSoil Type: Dirt and Mulch
Color of Soil: Brown
Texture: Hard, tough, some grass

Date collected on: Sept. 10, 2013

EM picture taken by Brian E. Ford (Queens College)
Naming NotesPhage named after student who acquired soil sample. Basis for name:
1. Student takes the train home.
2. Student's last name is Chew.
Sequencing Information
Sequencing Complete?No
Genome length (bp)Unknown
Character of genome endsUnknown
Fasta file available?No
Characterization
ClusterUnclustered
Subcluster--
Annotating InstitutionUnknown or unassigned
Annotation StatusNot sequenced
Plaque NotesDuration of Incubation: 20 hrs

Plaque Morphology:
- Shape: Circular
- Diameter: 5-6mm
- Type of Phage: Lytic
- Clarity of Plaque: Clear
Has been Phamerated?No
Publication Info
Uploaded to GenBank?No
GenBank AccessionNone yet
Refseq NumberNone yet
Archiving Info
Archiving status Archived
SEA Lysate Titer 1.6x10^10
Pitt Freezer Box# 1
Pitt Freezer Box Grid# B12
Available Files
Plaque PictureDownload
Restriction Digest PictureDownload
EM PictureDownload