Complete Genome Sequences of Lambdoid Phages 21, 434, and 434B and Several Lambda Hybrids

Microbiol Resour Announc. 2022 May 19;11(5):e0012022. doi: 10.1128/mra.00120-22. Epub 2022 Apr 12.

Abstract

Recombinational hybrids between phage λ and its relatives were instrumental in the beginnings of molecular biology. Here, we report the complete genome sequences of lambdoid phages 21 and 434 and three of their λ hybrids. In addition, we describe 434B, where the entire lysis gene region was replaced by cryptic prophage sequences.