Table 1: Strains used in this study.

Strain Pigmentation Reference/source
SM-R S. marcescens wild type cultured at 30°C Yes Presque Isle Cultures
SM-W S. marcescens wild type cultured at 37°C No Presque Isle Cultures
SM-01 S. marcescens wild type Yes Shanks Lab
SM-02 S. marcescens: pigA mutant No Shanks Lab
SM-04 S. marcescens Nima Yes Shanks Lab
SM-05 S. marcescens Nima: pigA mutant No Shanks Lab
SM-06 S. marcescens: oxyR mutant Yes Shanks Lab [11]