TABLE 1.
Description of strains used in study
| Strain | Phylogenetic group | Habitat | Source or reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| COB583 (isolate 3; Lys9) | C | Soil | Brennan et al., 2010 (16) |
| COB584 (Lys24) | B1 | Soil | F. Abram (unpublished) |
| COB585 (Lys25) | E | Soil | F. Abram (unpublished) |
| COB586 (Lys28) | B1 | Soil | F. Abram (unpublished) |
| COB587 (Lys36) | B1 | Soil | F. Abram (unpublished) |
| E. coli SE11 | B1 | Commensal | JCM16574 (Riken BRC, Japan) |
| E. coli SE15 | B2 | Commensal | JCM16575 (Riken BRC, Japan) |
| E. coli BW25113 | A | Lab strain | Baba et al., 2006 (80) |
| E. coli BW25113 ΔrpoS | Baba et al., 2006 (80) | ||
| COB583 ΔrpoS | C | Soil | This study |