Dysbiosis of a leaf microbiome is caused by enzyme secretion of opportunistic Xanthomonas strains
S. Pfeilmeier, A. Werz, M. Ote, M. Bortfeld-Miller, P. Kirner, A. Keppler, L. Hemmerle, C. G. Gaebelein, C. M. Pestalozzi, J. A. Vorholt
This study shows that Xanthomonas strains secrete enzymes via T2SS to degrade leaf tissue, promoting their growth and altering the microbiome in Arabidopsis plants lacking RBOHD.
bioRxiv · May 9, 2023 · PreprintPlant Biology