FIGURE 1.

Genomic organization of the T. maritimum O‐AGCs. The loci were analysed using the Microscope platform. Eight distinct ‘Types’ were defined by grouping strains harbouring identical or nearly identical O‐AGC gene organization. Gene conservation was predicted using both homology and synteny criteria (see Section 2 for details). A second locus (locus 2) is present only in Type 1‐0 and Type 1‐1 strains. Genes conserved between the second locus and those encompassed in the bona fide O‐AGC are shown in dotted line. Oligonucleotides used in the mPCR are indicated by black arrows. The locus_tags for each representative strain are indicated for genes at both extremities of the O‐AGCs and for those targeted by the mPCR.