Phage Mu mutants with increased transduction abilities.
Mutants of the Escherichia coli phage Mu with increased transduction frequencies are describe. These mutants can be subdivided as (i) mutants in which only the marker used for detection is affected and (ii) mutants in which all other markers tested are also effected, but not to the same extent. The possible mechanisms of the altered transducing properties are discussed.
D003090:Coliphages / Q000235:genetics* / Q000254:growth & development; D005814:Genes, Viral; D009154:Mutation; D014161:Transduction, Genetic; D010948:Viral Plaque Assay