Bacteriophages of Thermophilic 'Bacillus Group' Bacteria-A Review.

ABSTRACT: Bacteriophages of thermophiles are of increasing interest owing to their important roles in many biogeochemical, ecological processes and in biotechnology applications, including emerging bionanotechnology. However, due to lack of in-depth investigation, they are underrepresented in the known prokaryotic virosphere. Therefore, there is a considerable potential for the discovery of novel bacteriophage-host systems in various environments: marine and terrestrial hot springs, compost piles, soil, industrial hot waters, among others. This review aims at providing a reference compendium of thermophages characterized thus far, which infect the species of thermophilic 'Bacillus group' bacteria, mostly from Geobacillus sp. We have listed 56 thermophages, out of which the majority belong to the Sip

SUBMITTER: Lubkowska B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8303945 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature