TABLE 1.
Genotypes and sources of the strains, plasmid, and phage used in this study
| Strain, plasmid, or phage | Relevant genotype | Source or reference |
|---|---|---|
| Strains | ||
| GC4540 | sfiA::Tn5 | R. D’Ari |
| JW355 | zic501::Tn10 | CGSCa |
| PB103 | Wild type | 7 |
| PC5 | dnaA5(Ts) | CGSC |
| RS162 | dnaB252 zjb504::Tn10 | CGSC |
| WC1004 | ftsA12(Ts) | 4 |
| WC1010 | zic501::Tn10 dnaA5(Ts) | This work |
| WC1013 | zic501::Tn10 dnaA5(Ts) | This work |
| WC1016 | ftsA12(Ts) zic501::Tn10 dnaA5(Ts) | This work |
| WC1092 | ftsZ null leu+ | This work |
| WC1097 | ftsZ null dnaB252 zjb504::Tn10 | This work |
| WC1113 | ftsZ null dnaB252 zjb504::Tn10 sfiA::Tn5 | This work |
| WX7 | ftsZ null leu::Tn10 | 21 |
| Plasmid pCX41 | ftsZ+ Cmr | 21 |
| Phage λGL100 | Plac-ftsZ+ Ampr | J. García-Lara |
a
CGSC, E. coli Genetic Stock Center.