# Complete genome sequence of Microbacterium paraoxydans phage Damascus

**Authors:** Julisa M. Bearhart, Jenna L. Bethke, Cassie S. Christian, Faith N. Cour, Karleigh R. Creasey, Emily J. Crowe, Julia G. Dahl, Lindsey A. Hanson, Abby L. Jaecks, Vincent A. Lamantia, Mercedes Madison, Autumn L. Roskowiak, Justin D. Scheberl, Bekkah M. VanEperen, Morgan E. Wurst, Karen K. Klyczek

PMC · DOI: 10.1128/mra.01287-23 · Microbiology Resource Announcements · 2024-04-16

## TL;DR

This paper presents the full genome sequence of the Damascus phage, which infects Microbacterium paraoxydans and was found in Wisconsin soil.

## Contribution

The study provides a new phage genome sequence and its classification within cluster EL.

## Key findings

- Damascus has a 56,477 bp genome with 3′ single-stranded overhangs and 56.5% G+C content.
- It belongs to cluster EL and shares 42.6%–91.7% gene content with other phages in this cluster.

## Abstract

Phage Damascus was isolated from soil in northwestern Wisconsin using Microbacterium paraoxydans as the host. The Damascus genome is 56,477 bp with 3′ single-stranded overhangs and 56.5% G+C content. Damascus was assigned to cluster EL and shares 42.6%–91.7% gene content with the three other phages in this cluster.

## Linked entities

- **Species:** Microbacterium paraoxydans (taxon 199592)

## Full-text entities

- **Species:** Microbacterium paraoxydans (species) [taxon 199592]

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