Microbacterium phage Madique
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Detailed Information for Phage Madique
Discovery Information
Isolation HostMicrobacterium foliorum NRRL B-24224
Found ByKevin Gonzalez, Brandon Kemol
Year Found2025
Location FoundPembroke Pines, FL United States
Finding InstitutionFlorida International University
ProgramScience Education Alliance-Phage Hunters Advancing Genomics and Evolutionary Science
From enriched soil sample?Yes
Isolation Temperature30°C
GPS Coordinates26.002478 N, 80.37214 W Map
Discovery NotesThe soil sample was collected from a shaded residential garden in Pembroke Pines, Florida. The sample site was located near a concrete border separating a garden bed from the lawn, under partially moist soil conditions following rainfall. Ambient temperature at the time of collection was approximately 30°C.
Naming NotesThe name Madique originates from a combination of our favorite show character "Madara" and the French word magnifique, symbolizing both strength and elegance.
Sequencing Information
Sequencing Complete?No
Sequencing FacilityHHMI SEAquencing Core
Genome length (bp)Unknown
Character of genome endsUnknown
Fasta file available?No
Characterization
ClusterUnclustered
Subcluster--
Lysogeny NotesNo lysogenic activity observed;

Madique is classified as a lytic bacteriophage based on plaque morphology and host lysis characteristics.
Annotating InstitutionUnknown or unassigned
Annotation StatusNot sequenced
Plaque NotesPlaques were clear, circular, and well-defined, with an average diameter of approximately 1.5 mm after 48 hours of incubation--indicating a lytic phage lifecycle and high infectivity.

Siphoviridae-like morphology (isometric head with long, flexible, non-contractile tail observed under TEM).
Number of Genes90
Has been Phamerated?No
Publication Info
Uploaded to GenBank?No
GenBank AccessionNone yet
Refseq NumberNone yet
Archiving Info
Archiving status Not in Pitt Archives
Available Files
Plaque PictureDownload