Mycobacterium phage Kilomegawatt
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Detailed Information for Phage Kilomegawatt
Discovery Information
Isolation HostMycobacterium smegmatis mc²155
Found ByKal Waterman, Spencer Hale
Year Found2007
Location FoundHelena, MT USA
Finding InstitutionMontana Technological University
ProgramScience Education Alliance-Phage Hunters Advancing Genomics and Evolutionary Science
From enriched soil sample?Unknown
Isolation TemperatureNot entered
GPS CoordinatesUnavailable
Naming NotesThe original name from the individual that discovered the phage was KMW likely from the individuals initials. As the primary researcher, and to match the naming protocols while still keeping the initials for the phage, I chose the name KiloMegaWatt, allowing for an easy to say word while keeping the original initials embedded.
Sequencing Information
Sequencing Complete?No
Sequencing FacilityPittsburgh Bacteriophage Institute
Genome length (bp)Unknown
Character of genome endsUnknown
Fasta file available?No
Characterization
ClusterA
Subcluster--
Cluster Life CycleTemperate
Annotating InstitutionUnknown or unassigned
Annotation StatusNot sequenced
Plaque NotesThe plaques generally are actually halo in definition and are typically about 1/2 centimeter in diameter. It appears to be a clear defined death zone in the middle with a lighter death zone on the edges contributing to the halo like character.
Has been Phamerated?No
Publication Info
Uploaded to GenBank?No
GenBank AccessionNone yet
Refseq NumberNone yet
Archiving Info
Archiving status Archived
Pitt Freezer Box# 39
Pitt Freezer Box Grid# D5
Available Files
Plaque PictureDownload
Restriction Digest PictureDownload
EM PictureDownload