Cyanophage Genomes and Synechococcus Mutant Data from Chinese Estuaries

A 2026 study by Yisha Tan combines metagenomic data from four Chinese estuaries with laboratory-evolved mutant genomes. It includes 83 assembled cyanophage genomes and genetic data from 18 phage-resistant Synechococcus mutant strains. The research links viral diversity to host adaptation in estuarine ecosystems.

Use Cases

• Analyze the 83 assembled cyanophage genomes for expanded auxiliary metabolic genes like glycosyltransferases.
• Compare mutations in membrane-associated functions from metagenome-assembled cyanobacterial genomes to lab-evolved mutants.
• Study recurring mutations in genes like rfbA and cpeT across cultured Synechococcus isolates and recovered metagenomes.
• Investigate genetic pathways for phage resistance identified in the 18 evolved Synechococcus mutant strains.

Strengths

• Includes 83 assembled cyanophage genomes, primarily cyanomyoviruses.
• Genetic data from 18 laboratory-evolved Synechococcus mutant strains resistant to phage infection.
• Data integrates field metagenomics from four estuaries with controlled lab evolution experiments.

Limitations

• Small dataset size of 1.7 MB suggests limited genomic sequence data or a focused subset.
• Geographic scope is limited to four representative estuaries in China.
• Specific row counts for genomic assemblies or mutation records are not provided.

Provenance

Source

Yisha Tan via figshare.

Collection Method

Combined metagenomics of Synechococcus communities from estuaries with whole-genome analysis of laboratory-evolved mutants.

Freshness

Last updated in April 2026.

Geography

Four representative estuaries in China.