Microbacterium phage Toxicola
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| Detailed Information for Phage Toxicola | |
| Discovery Information | |
| Isolation Host | Microbacterium foliorum NRRL B-24224 |
| Former names | Globber |
| Found By | Fernando Quintana Cortes |
| Year Found | 2024 |
| Location Found | Gurabo, PR United States |
| Finding Institution | Universidad Ana G. Mendez, Gurabo campus |
| Program | Science Education Alliance-Phage Hunters Advancing Genomics and Evolutionary Science |
| From enriched soil sample? | Yes |
| Isolation Temperature | 22°C |
| GPS Coordinates | 18.240833 N, 66.005278 W Map |
| Discovery Notes | On a day with mild weather, I collected a soil sample from a damp area near the AC drainage system on my university campus. The environment was ideal for phage discovery due to its moisture and close proximity to organic materials, providing a suitable habitat for bacteriophages. After isolating and examining the sample in the lab, I confirmed the presence of a phage. This discovery not only adds to the diversity of phages found in our region but also contributes to the growing repository of environmental phages that could be studied for future research and potential therapeutic applications. |
| Naming Notes | I chose the name “Toxicola” for my phage because it captures the sense of curiosity and wonder I feel in the lab. The name has a playful quality that reflects my approach to scientific discovery: embracing the unknown and enjoying the process of learning. “Toxicola” is inspired by the organic, blob-like appearance of phages plaques, qualities that resonate with the dynamic nature of phage biology. Naming my phage “Toxicola” also reflects my belief that science should be engaging and approachable. This name reminds me that, while research requires focus and precision, it’s important to stay inspired and passionate. “Toxicola” represents a blend of creativity and science, which is what drives me in my work. |
| Sequencing Information | |
| Sequencing Complete? | No |
| Sequencing Facility | University of Pittsburgh Genomics and Proteomics Core Laboratories |
| 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 Toxicola phage plaques display a circular and well-defined morphology, indicative of lytic activity. The plaques vary slightly in size but are generally medium, with sharp edges that clearly delineate each area of bacterial lysis. The plate shows a high plaque density, suggesting that the phage is efficient at infecting and lysing bacterial cells. The plaques are also relatively clear, with minimal turbidity, which further supports the likelihood that this is a lytic phage rather than a lysogenic one. This distinct morphology highlights the phage’s effectiveness and consistent pattern of bacterial clearance across the plate. |
| 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 |
