Complete genome sequence of bacteriophage Byron23 targeting Microbacterium foliorum
In this paper, we report the discovery and characterization of Byron23, a bacteriophage isolated from a soil sample collected approximately 30 cm beneath the surface of a stream bank in Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina. Byron23 infected the host Microbacterium foliorum NRRL B-24224 resulting in clear, round plaques surrounded by a turbid edge. Transmission electron microscopy revealed that Byron23 exhibits siphoviral morphology. Genome sequencing using the Illumina platform revealed a 41,821 bp genome encoding 64 predicted genes. The bacteriophage was classified within the subcluster EA1 and is predicted to be a lytic phage.
Authors
- María Alejandra Mussi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4168-3624)
- Corina M. Fusari (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6809-0266)
- Lautaro Diacovich (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3339-0100)
- Nicolás Cantero
- Francisco Lamagni
- Hugo Cesar Gramajo
- Martin Espariz
- Malena Quadri
- Marilina Gaffuri
- Laura Veronica Buttigliero
- M. Victoria Vallejos
- Zoe Clementino
- Gina Cervesato
- Tulio Lorenzo Pianesi
- Milagros García
- Ernestina Miniussi
- Francisco J. Moro
Publication Details
- Journal
- CONICET Digital (CONICET)
- Published
- 2025-12-01
- Primary Topic
- Bacteriophages and microbial interactions
- Type
- article
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