Controlled spatial organization of bacterial clusters reveals cell filamentation is vital for Xylella fastidiosa biofilm formation
S. Anbumani, A. M. da Silva, E. R. Fischer, M. de Souza e Silva, A. A. G. von Zuben, H. F. Carvalho, A. A. de Souza, R. Janissen, M. A. Cotta
This study shows that controlled spatial organization of Xylella fastidiosa cells reveals filamentation is essential for biofilm formation, driven by quorum sensing and cluster density.
bioRxiv · Jan 8, 2021 · PreprintMicrobiology