Being spontaneous has its costs! Characterization of the spontaneous phage ΦD5-resistant mutants of Dickeya solani strain IPO 2222
D. Sokolova, A. Smolarska, P. Bartnik, L. Rabalski, M. Kosinski, M. Narajczyk, D. Krzyzanowska, M. Rajewska, I. Mruk, P. Czaplewska, S. J. Jafra, R. Czajkowski
The paper identifies two spontaneous phage-resistant mutants of Dickeya solani and shows they have reduced virulence and ecological fitness compared to the wild-type strain.
bioRxiv · Jan 31, 2023 · PreprintMicrobiology