Complete genome sequences of 63 mycobacteriophages

Genome Announc. 2013 Nov 27;1(6):e00847-13. doi: 10.1128/genomeA.00847-13.

Abstract

Mycobacteriophages are viruses that infect mycobacterial hosts. The current collection of sequenced mycobacteriophages-all isolated on a single host strain, Mycobacterium smegmatis mc(2)155, reveals substantial genetic diversity. The complete genome sequences of 63 newly isolated mycobacteriophages expand the resolution of our understanding of phage diversity.