Publications by authors named "Agustina Vandecaveye"

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  • Bacterial pathogens can adapt to various environments, and understanding their transitions is vital for controlling diseases.
  • In this study, Ralstonia solanacearum, responsible for bacterial wilt, was used to explore how it survives in water and soil, observing gene expression changes in these environments and in infected plants.
  • Key findings indicate that stress responses and pathways for using alternative nutrients are crucial for survival in soil, while the type 3 secretion system is activated under specific conditions in water, highlighting important factors for the pathogen's life cycle.
  • This research provides new insights into the biology and environmental adaptability of this plant pathogen.
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is the causative agent of bacterial wilt disease on a wide range of plant species. Besides the numerous bacterial activities required for host invasion, those involved in the adaptation to the plant environment are key for the success of infection. ability to cope with the oxidative burst produced by the plant is likely one of the activities required to grow parasitically.

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