Genetics of acidophilic, heterotrophic bacteria

Conference · Fri Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1988

OSTI ID:5876218

Ward, T. E.; Bruhn, D. F.; Watkins, C. S.; Rowland, M. L.; Bulmer, D. K.; Winston, V.

The genetic characteristics of members of the genus Acidiphilium are poorly understood. As part of our study of the genetics of these bacteria, a search was made for an inducible, lysogenic bacteriophage. Such a bacteriophage has been discovered. Several properties of the phage have been investigated. The phage has a lambdoid morphology and is somewhat larger than lambda. A variety of factors which affect phage stability have been investigated. The bacteriophage infects several of the strains that have been tested. Study of this bacteriophage should greatly increase our understanding of genetic mechanisms in Acidiphilium. 23 refs., 3 figs., 1 tab.

• Research Organization: EG and G Idaho, Inc., Idaho Falls, ID (USA); Idaho State Univ., Pocatello, ID (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: AC07-76ID01570
• OSTI ID: 5876218
• Report Number(s): EGG-M-88344; CONF-8808104-3; ON: DE89016212
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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