15 bacteriophages infecting Xanthomonas arboricola pv. pruni were isolated from North Carolina orchards over four decades. Comparative genomic analysis revealed two temporally distinct clades with >95% nucleotide identity and 63 conserved core genes, defining the new genus Duraznoxanthovirus arenicola. This work provides a family-level taxonomic framework for phages infecting plant-associated bacteria.
Use Cases
- Analyzing genomic stability and divergence based on comparative genomics of 15 phage isolates
- Studying temporal evolution of bacteriophage populations based on isolates collected over four decades
- Developing taxonomic frameworks for plant-associated phages based on the proposed new genus and subfamily
- Investigating accessory gene variability alongside core genome conservation based on the described localized variability
Strengths
- 15 phage isolates provide a substantial sample for comparative analysis
- Data spans four decades, offering a long-term evolutionary perspective
- Analysis defines a new genus and species with >95% nucleotide identity and 63 conserved core genes
Limitations
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Provenance
- Source
- Katherine M. D'Amico-Willman via figshare
- Collection Method
- Phages isolated from North Carolina orchards, followed by comparative genomic and phylogenetic analysis
- Time Range
- Over four decades (specific years not provided)
- Freshness
- Last updated 2026-04-29 05:41:00; freshness should be verified
- Geography
- North Carolina orchards