A Bacteriophage Specific for F-Salmonella Strains
Abstract
A bacteriophage is described which grows on recipient (F-) and not on donor (Hfr, F+, or F') salmonella. The reason for this differential is unknown, since the phage attaches to all mating types, but progeny ensue only from female bacteria. Purification of this phage has been accomplished. A procedure is described for quantitatively determining either the acquisition or loss of the F agent by bacteria.
- Publication:
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Science
- Pub Date:
- June 1961
- DOI:
- 10.1126/science.133.3470.2069
- Bibcode:
- 1961Sci...133.2069Z