Plant Pathogenic Bacteria Studies

The paper develops a marker system using microsatellite and RFLP methods to distinguish Xanthomonas species infecting pepper and tomato plants.

This study identifies multiple effectors from Pseudomonas syringae that trigger nonhost resistance in Solanum americanum, with HopM1 and AvrE1 being essential for virulence.

This study identifies a novel entry pathway for the fire blight pathogen Erwinia amylovora into apple leaves through trichome abscission wounds.

This study identifies RipAV, an effector from Ralstonia solanacearum, as a protein that targets plant PUB proteins and CPK28 to suppress immunity by promoting BIK1 degradation.

This study identifies a chemoreceptor family in plant-associated bacteria that specifically responds to glycerol 3-phosphate, a plant stress signal, and shows its evolutionary origin and ecological relevance.

This paper compares transcriptomic responses of Agrobacterium strains under in vitro and in planta conditions, revealing strain-specific and context-dependent gene regulation during plant colonization.

The paper tracks population shifts between Xanthomonas species during tomato bacterial spot outbreaks and identifies a new species, Xanthomonas oklahomensis.

This paper identifies PmeR, a TetR-like transcriptional regulator in Pseudomonas syringae, as a key factor in auxin signaling and virulence, showing it is induced by auxin and regulates auxin-responsive genes.

This paper develops a filamentous phage-based detection tool for Ralstonia pseudosolanacearum, demonstrating rapid and specific detection with bioluminescence genes.

The paper establishes a rapid root infection system to study Xoo transmission from rice roots to shoots and finds no progression beyond the coleoptile node.

This study identifies five secreted LysM proteins in Pseudomonas savastanoi essential for virulence, motility, cell division, and microbial competition during plant infection.

This study identifies 44 candidate genes for temperature-stable resistance to bacterial wilt in tomato using a new panel and two-reference genome approach.

This study identifies RLCK-IXb proteins as targets of the Ralstonia solanacearum effector RipV1, revealing their role as negative regulators of plant immunity.

This study shows how pathogen genetic diversity and climatic variation interact to influence disease outbreaks in agricultural settings using high-resolution sequencing and analysis.

This study compares the susceptibility of tomato and eggplant seedlings to Ralstonia pseudosolanacearum through leaf and root inoculation, revealing tissue-dependent differences in pathogen response.

This paper develops a LAMP assay for detecting Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. vasculorum using the pelL gene, demonstrating high specificity and sensitivity for field use.

This study identifies SUT1 as a novel immune receptor in Arabidopsis hydathodes that confers resistance to Xcc, effective during early infection but not in vascular tissues.

The paper describes the discovery of a new Dickeya species, Dickeya ananae, based on genomic and phylogenetic analyses of strains isolated from pineapple plants.

This paper uses NLP-like deep learning to identify and validate novel allicin tolerance gene clusters in bacteria, improving detection of underrepresented clusters.

This study shows that clonal expansion from existing genetic variation, not new genotypes, has driven the evolution of Curtobacterium flaccumfaciens pv. flaccumfaciens in Australia since the 1980s.

The paper traces the evolutionary history of a virulence gene cluster in Pseudomonas syringae, showing its independent acquisition by multiple phylogroups and its role in bacterial fitness.

This study investigates the role of BlaPEC-1 beta-lactamase in the Soft Rot Pectobacteriaceae species complex, showing it functions as a public good that supports coexistence and protects sensitive strains during infection.

The paper identifies Neorhizobium vitis as a new crown gall pathogen in grapevines, showing it lacks known virulence genes but still causes tumours.

This study identifies and characterizes Rhs toxins in four plant-pathogenic bacterial genera, revealing their diversity, distribution, and potential functional roles in microbial competition.

The paper studies prophage dynamics in Pectobacterium species using a pangenome approach, finding that prophages contribute significantly to genome evolution and lineage diversification.

This study examines how the pear flower and leaf microbiomes change during the natural spread of E. amylovora, identifying key factors influencing microbial community composition and strain succession patterns.

This study analyzes 38 Pantoea allii strains from plants and water across three continents to identify lineage-specific virulence genes and conserved competitive traits.

The paper identifies and characterizes α-1,6-cyclized β-1,2-glucan synthases, revealing their role in plant-pathogen interactions and potential applications in agriculture.

This study identifies galactosyrin, an iminosugar produced by Pseudomonas syringae, which inhibits plant β-galactosidase and alters host glycobiology to aid infection.