Complete genome sequence of the phage UNICOR_HM-QL, a Berlinviru s infecting Escherichia coli and Salmonella with potential for biocontrol in milk for Costeño cheese production

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Authors: Fernando A Mendoza-Corvis, Pedro Marcus Pereira Vidigal, Humberto Moreira Húngaro, Omar Perez Sierra, Ana María Hernández‐Arteaga, Maryoris E. Soto Lopez
DOI: 10.1128/mra.00154-26
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Abstract

ABSTRACT We report the genome sequence of phage UNICOR_HM-QL, isolated from Costeño cheese, a Colombian artisanal fresh cheese produced with raw milk. This lytic phage infects Escherichia coli (ATCC 11229) and Salmonella enterica serovar Enteritidis (ATCC 13076). Comparative genomic analyses assigned UNICOR_HM-QL to the genus Berlinvirus . The genome comprises 39,561 bp with a GC content of 48.9% and encodes 47 coding DNA sequences (CDSs), with no tRNA genes detected.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Bacteriophages and microbial interactions Bacterial Genetics and Biotechnology Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies

Publication details

Journal / source
Microbiology Resource Announcements
Volume
15
Issue
4
Pages
e0015426–e0015426
Publication date
5 March 2026
Language
EN