Plant Pathogenic Bacteria Studies

The paper analyzes the T6SS gene content and evolution across RSSC bacteria to show how ecological and evolutionary factors shape their toxin arsenal and genomic distribution.

The paper analyzes genotypic and phenotypic data to show that cool virulence in Ralstonia solanacearum is a quantitative trait not exclusive to R3bv2 strains.

This study uses transcriptomics to compare the HrpG regulon across 17 Xanthomonas strains, revealing diverse gene regulation beyond the T3SS and T3Es.

The paper uses a multi-omic approach to study Xanthomonas citri pv. fuscans interaction with common bean seeds, revealing a dynamic molecular dialogue and proposing a 'ceasefire' model for seed-pathogen interaction.

This study identifies allelic variation in the chpG effector gene as a key determinant of host range plasticity in Clavibacter michiganensis populations.

This study identifies NbPTR1 as a resistance gene against Pseudomonas syringae pv. actinidiae in kiwifruit by introducing it into susceptible cultivars to confer resistance.

This study investigates the dynamics of multi-species bacterial infections in potato tubers and synthetic media, revealing that cheating, trophic interactions, and toxicity interference shape community composition.

This study evaluates the pathogenic potential of Pseudomonas syringae strains from Icelandic lichens, finding they have comparable fitness and pathogenicity to epidemic strains in multiple plant species.

This study investigates the tissue-specific roles of type III effectors and phytotoxins in Pseudomonas syringae pv. syringae pathogenicity to cherry, finding that toxins are critical for fruit infection while effector redundancy complicates disease progression.

The paper maps the transcriptional regulatory network of Pseudomonas syringae, identifying hierarchical TF organization and functional roles in virulence and metabolism.

This study identifies thiosulfinate tolerance gene clusters in onion-associated Burkholderia species and shows their role in allicin tolerance and growth in onion extracts.

This study shows PthA4 induces CsLOB1, which in turn regulates Cs9g12620 expression, promoting citrus canker through dynamic gene regulation.

This study investigates how homologous recombination influences the genomic evolution and host adaptation of Pectobacterium parmentieri, revealing widespread recombination events in core genes and pathogenicity determinants.

The paper describes a new genus and two subspecies of pectinolytic bacteria isolated from lake water in France, based on genomic, phylogenetic, and phenotypic analyses.

This study profiles the DNA methylome of Pseudomonas syringae and shows its role in regulating virulence and metabolism through 6mA methylation.

This paper investigates how immunity proteins protect against cis-intoxication by the Xanthomonas citri Type IV Secretion System, showing that X-Tfis specifically prevent self-intoxication via autolysis.

This study characterizes Pseudomonas syringae isolates from Callery pears and evaluates a phage's biocontrol efficiency against plant disease.

This study screens diverse maize inbreds for immune responses to Pseudomonas syringae pv. tomato DC3000, finding that some lines exhibit defense responses linked to effector recognition.

The paper compares recently collected Xanthomonas translucens isolates to older ones, finding differences in TAL effectors that may explain increased virulence.

This study shows that the T6SS of S. rhizophila CFBP13503 inhibits Xcc8004 growth and transmission from radish seeds to seedlings.

The paper surveys RSSC pathogens in Bangladesh and Nepal, characterizes their genetic diversity, and screens crop accessions for resistance to bacterial wilt.

The paper investigates the genomic capabilities of bacteria in grapevine crown galls, finding that opine utilization genes are widespread among both virulent and non-virulent strains, supporting coexistence and community shaping.

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

This study identifies AvrE/DspE-family effectors as water/solute-permeable channels that facilitate bacterial virulence by causing host cell swelling and death.

The paper uses iModulon analysis to uncover the transcriptional regulatory network of Pseudomonas syringae across diverse conditions and interactions.

The paper sequences and annotates the genome of Pseudomonas syringae pv. actinidifoliorum ICMP 18803, identifying 31 effector genes and submitting the corrected genome to GenBank.

This paper uses gradient boosted decision trees to predict virulence of Pseudomonas syringae isolates on bean using genomic data, finding that PG3 strains are more host-specific than PG2 strains.

The paper uses whole-genome sequencing to reclassify Allorhizobium vitis into a species complex, identifying two distinct species and their ecological adaptations.

The paper performs a meta-analysis of 100 RSSC genomes to explore evolutionary diversity, identify sub-clades, and evaluate sequevar taxonomy, providing a genome-based framework for classification and identification.