Microbacterium phage Novara
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| Detailed Information for Phage Novara | |
| Discovery Information | |
| Isolation Host | Microbacterium foliorum NRRL B-24224 |
| Found By | Alec Hayek |
| Year Found | 2025 |
| Location Found | Amherst, MA U.S.A |
| Finding Institution | University of Massachusetts Amherst |
| Program | Science Education Alliance-Phage Hunters Advancing Genomics and Evolutionary Science |
| From enriched soil sample? | Unknown |
| Isolation Temperature | Not entered |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.232298 N, 72.312438 W Map |
| Discovery Notes | I found the phage in a grassy area with patches of dry dirt. The spot had sparse vegetation and appeared to be somewhat exposed to sunlight, suggesting that the soil was dry and possibly compacted. There may have been organic debris, like bits of dead grass or roots, mixed into the dirt. |
| Naming Notes | I named the phage Novara, combining the Latin word “nova” meaning “new” and “aura” meaning “breeze,” “air,” or “light.” The name reflects both the novelty of the discovery and the sense of vitality or presence it carries. “Novara” symbolizes a new life form uncovered in the environment — a fresh “breath” of scientific curiosity and discovery. |
| Sequencing Information | |
| Sequencing Complete? | No |
| Genome length (bp) | Unknown |
| Character of genome ends | Unknown |
| Fasta file available? | No |
| Characterization | |
| Cluster | Unclustered |
| Subcluster | -- |
| Annotating Institution | Unknown or unassigned |
| Annotation Status | Not sequenced |
| Plaque Notes | The phage produced many large plaques with diffuse, fuzzy edges. The plaques were not sharply defined, suggesting a possible halo effect or partial lysis around the main cleared zones. This morphology may indicate the presence of depolymerase activity or a phage capable of spreading efficiently through the bacterial lawn, leading to gradual clearing rather than distinct boundaries. |
| Has been Phamerated? | No |
| Publication Info | |
| Uploaded to GenBank? | No |
| GenBank Accession | None yet |
| Refseq Number | None yet |
| Archiving Info | |
| Archiving status | Not in Pitt Archives |
| Available Files | |
| Plaque Picture | Download |
