title: Draft Genome Sequence of MKD8, a Conjugal Recipient Mycobacterium smegmatis Strain.
abstract: We report an annotated draft genome sequence of the Mycobacterium smegmatis strain MKD8. This strain acts as a recipient during conjugation with the reference M. smegmatis strain mc(2)155. While the genomes of the two strains are colinear and have similar sizes, extensive genome-wide sequence variation suggests rich diversity within the M. smegmatis clade.
authors.affiliation: Division of Genetics, Wadsworth Center, New York State Department of Health, Albany, New York, USA.
authors.forename: Todd A
authors.initials: TA
authors.lastname: Gray
authors.forename: Michael J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Palumbo
authors.forename: Keith M
authors.initials: KM
authors.lastname: Derbyshire