Jesús Hierrezuelo

This study shows that melon seeds primed with two closely related Bacillus strains trigger different physiological and defense responses based on microbial identity and inoculum dose.

This study shows that Bacillus subtilis uses its extracellular matrix protein TasA to suppress Botrytis cinerea by disrupting fungal structures and delivering antimicrobial compounds, while the fungus responds with adaptive strategies.