The contribution of abortive infection to preventing populations of Lactococcus lactis from succumbing to infections with bacteriophage
E. Rodriguez-Roman, J. A. Manuel, D. A. Goldberg, B. R. Levin
This study investigates how abortive infection (Abi) in Lactococcus lactis limits phage proliferation and prevents population extinction, showing Abi is effective but not sufficient for complete protection.
bioRxiv · Jun 23, 2023 · PreprintMicrobiology