TABLE 2.
Summary of the different ITS amplicons of P. damselae described in this studya
| Size (bp) | Location | tRNA gene status |
|---|---|---|
| 296 | Both subspecies | No tRNAs |
| 315 | Subsp. damselae | No tRNAs |
| 331 | Subsp. piscicida | No tRNAs |
| 350 | Both subspecies | No tRNAs |
| 504 | Both subspecies | Ile-tRNA, Ala-tRNA |
| 509 | Subsp. damselae | Glu-tRNA, Ala-tRNA |
| 523 | Subsp. damselae | Ile-tRNA, Ala-tRNA |
| 539 | DI21, RG91 | Ile-tRNA, Ala-tRNA |
| 544 | Subsp. damselae | Glu-tRNA, Ala-tRNA |
| 558 | ATCC 29690, RG91 | Ile-tRNA, Ala-tRNA |
| 588 | ATCC 29690 | Ile-tRNA, Ala-tRNA |
| 592 | Subsp. piscicida | Glu-tRNA, Lys-tRNA, Val-tRNA |
| 611 | Subsp. damselae | Glu-tRNA, Lys-tRNA, Val-tRNA |
| 632 | ATCC 33539 | Glu-tRNA, Val-tRNA, Ala-tRNA |
| 646 | Subsp. damselae, ATCC 29690 | Glu-tRNA, Lys-tRNA, Val-tRNA |
| 697 | Subsp. piscicida | Glu-tRNA, Val-tRNA, Ala-tRNA |
| 803 | Both subspecies | Glu-tRNA, Lys-tRNA, Val-tRNA, Ala*-tRNA (*isoacceptor) |
a
The presence of each size type in the four analyzed strains is indicated, as well as the type of tRNA genes, when present. Strains DI21 and ATCC 29690 are subsp. piscicida; strains RG91 and ATCC 33539 are subsp. damselae.