Pantoea in agriculture: Balancing promise and pathogenicity
D. Holman, Enriquay Smith, Adeola Raji, Ameerah-Imaan Abrahams, Mohamed-Deen Hendricks, Gerhard Basson, Augustine Innalegwu Daniel, Mbukeni Andrew Nkomo, Lee‐Ann Niekerk, Morné Du Plessis, Arun Gokul, Ashwil Klein, Marshall Keyster
The paper discusses the dual role of Pantoea species as both beneficial biofertilizers and potential plant pathogens, highlighting the need for careful regulation in agricultural use.
bioRxiv · Dec 18, 2025 · PreprintMicrobiology