A root pathogen drives rhizosphere enrichment of antagonistic Pseudomonas and induces production of an antimicrobial metabolite
Mohamed Zouaoui, Marie Solau, Aurélien Amiel, Alice Penrose, Jean Belleville, Quentin Bazerque, Sylvie Fournier, Amélie Perez, Laurent Camborde, Elodie Gaulin, Thomas Rey, Bernard Dumas
This study shows that a root pathogen activates antimicrobial production in beneficial bacteria, enhancing plant defense against itself.
bioRxiv · Sep 8, 2026 · PreprintPlant Biology