TABLE 3.
Phenotypic characteristics of the various strains of M. smegmatis generated and used in the present studya
| Siderophore biosynthesis and uptake system | mc2155 | M24 | B1 | B3 | U3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exochelin | + | + | − | − | + |
| Mycobactin | + | − | + | − | − |
| Exochelin permease | + | + | + | + | − |
+, present; −, deleted.