Table 1.
Bacteriophage Growth Characteristics.
| Phage | Adsorption Rate (mL/min) | Eclipse Period (min) | Latent Period (min) | Burst Size | Fitness (h−1) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 933W | 1.64 (0.12) × 10−9 | 0–20 | 55 | 159 (12.4) | 2.46 (0.15) |
| BAA2326 | 1.71 (0.59) × 10−9 | 0–20 | 55 | 120 (26.5) | 2.21 (0.09) |
| λ | 1.78 (0.73) × 10−9 | 0–20 | 55 | 155 (31.1) | 2.34 (0.08) |
| 434 | 1.84 (0.12) × 10−9 | 0–20 | 55 | 126 (12.8) | 2.66 (0.17) |
Parameters characterizing the development and growth of bacteriophage were determined as described in Materials and Methods. Values in parenthesis are ±SEM.