C. Keel

Fragmented micro-growth habitats present opportunities for alternative competitive outcomes

The paper shows that fragmented microhabitats lead to more variable bacterial interactions, enabling alternative outcomes and supporting species diversity.

Natural soil suppressiveness against soilborne phytopathogens extends to the control of insect pest

The paper shows that soil suppressive against plant pathogens also controls insect pests by reducing plant stress responses and altering microbiome dynamics.

Molecular and evolutionary basis of O-antigenic polysaccharide driven phage sensitivity in environmental pseudomonads

This study identifies the O-antigenic polysaccharide as a receptor for phage {Phi}GP100 in Pseudomonas protegens CHA0, revealing its role in phage sensitivity and genomic plasticity of the OBC3 gene cluster.

Identification of the conserved iol gene cluster involved in rhizosphere competence in Pseudomonas

The paper identifies the iol gene cluster in Pseudomonas as a conserved feature linked to root colonization and host-microbe interactions, suggesting it as a target for improving bioinoculants.

Biological hydrogen cyanide emission globally impacts the physiology of both HCN-emitting and HCN-perceiving Pseudomonas

This study shows that hydrogen cyanide (HCN) emitted by Pseudomonas bacteria globally affects both emitting and receiving strains by modulating traits like motility, biofilm formation, and antimicrobial compound production.

Spatially Restricted Immune Responses Allow for Root Meristematic Activity During Bacterial Colonisation

The paper shows that spatially restricted immune responses in plant roots allow meristematic activity during bacterial colonization by distinguishing cell-autonomous and non-cell autonomous responses.