Marc Ongena

Bacillus adaptation to Pseudomonas secondary metabolites enhances its root competitiveness

This study shows that repeated exposure of Bacillus velezensis to Pseudomonas secondary metabolites leads to an adapted subpopulation with enhanced root competitiveness and reduced Pseudomonas abundance in planta.

A bacterial lipid triggers membrane mechanosensing immunity in Arabidopsis

This study identifies a bacterial lipid that triggers membrane mechanosensing immunity in Arabidopsis by altering membrane properties and activating immune signaling pathways.