Lectins and polysaccharide EPS I have flow-responsive roles in the attachment and biofilm mechanics of plant pathogenic Ralstonia
M. D. Carter, T. M. Tran, M. Cope-Arguello, S. Weinstein, H. Li, C. G. Hendrich, J. L. Prom, J. Li, L. T. Chu, L. Bui, H. Manikantan, T. Lowe-Power, C. Allen
This study shows that Ralstonia pseudosolanacearum lectins and EPS I have dual roles in biofilm attachment and mechanics depending on environmental flow conditions.
bioRxiv · Jun 21, 2024 · PreprintMicrobiology