J. B. Jones

Diversification of an emerging bacterial plant pathogen; insights from the global spread of Xanthomonas euvesicatoria pv. perforans

This study analyzes the global genetic diversity and evolution of Xanthomonas euvesicatoria pv. perforans, revealing population structure and effector gene variation linked to its spread as a tomato pathogen.

Transcriptome profiling of type VI secretion system core gene tssM mutant of Xanthomonas perforans highlights regulators controlling diverse functions ranging from virulence to metabolism

This study profiles the transcriptome of a T6SS core gene mutant in Xanthomonas perforans to identify regulators affecting virulence, metabolism, and other functions.

Genetic and functional diversity help explain pathogenic, weakly pathogenic, and commensal lifestyles in the genus Xanthomonas

This study examines the genetic and functional diversity of Xanthomonas strains to understand their pathogenic, weakly pathogenic, and commensal lifestyles through genomic analysis and phylogenetic relationships.

Core genome MLST for epidemiological and evolutionary analyses of phytopathogenic Xanthomonas citri

This paper develops a core genome MLST scheme for Xanthomonas citri to improve epidemiological and evolutionary analysis of plant pathogens.

Mapping of the bs5 and bs6 non-race-specific recessive resistances against bacterial spot of pepper

This study maps two recessive resistance genes, bs5 and bs6, against bacterial spot in pepper, aiding marker-assisted breeding and resistance mechanism understanding.

Identification of functional Spo0A residues critical for sporulation in Clostridioides difficile

This study identifies functional Spo0A residues critical for sporulation in C. difficile by analyzing mutations in conserved regions and their effects on spore formation.

Potential soil transmission of a novel Candidatus Liberibacter strain detected in citrus seedlings grown in soil from a huanglongbing infested citrus grove

The paper investigates whether a novel Candidatus Liberibacter strain can be transmitted through soil by testing citrus seedlings in soils from a huanglongbing-infested grove.

Phase variation of a signal transduction system controls Clostridioides difficile colony morphology, motility, and virulence

This paper identifies a phase-variable signal transduction system in C. difficile that controls colony morphology, motility, and virulence, with implications for bacterial survival and pathogenesis.

Transfer of Xanthomonas campestris pv. arecae, and Xanthomonas campestris pv. musacearum to Xanthomonas vasicola (Vauterin) as Xanthomonas vasicola pv. arecae comb. nov., and Xanthomonas vasicola pv. musacearum comb. nov. and description of Xanthomonas vasicola pv. vasculorum pv. nov.

The paper transfers two Xanthomonas species to Xanthomonas vasicola and describes a new pathovar.

Characterisation of gut microbiota of farmed Chinook salmon using metabarcoding

This paper characterizes the gut microbiota of farmed Chinook salmon using 16S rRNA metabarcoding and identifies taxonomic patterns under environmental stress.

Genome shuffling in a globalized bacterial plant pathogen: Recombination-mediated evolution in Xanthomonas euvesicatoria and X. perforans

The paper shows recombination between Xanthomonas species generates new pathogenic lineages with unique virulence factors, affecting disease management.