Identification and genomic characterization of spp. displaying biocontrol activity against in lettuce.

Lettuce is an economically major leafy vegetable that is affected by numerous diseases. One of the most devastating diseases of lettuce is white mold caused by . Control methods for this fungus are limited due to the development of genetic resistance to commonly used fungicides, the large number of hosts and the long-term survival of sclerotia in soil.

Seasonal Dynamics of Various Scab-Causing Genotypes Among Potato Fields on Prince Edward Island.

Potato common scab is an important bacterial plant disease caused by numerous species and strains. A better understanding of the genetic diversity and population dynamics of these microorganisms in the field is crucial to develop effective control methods. Our research group previously studied the genetic diversity of scab-causing spp.

Genome Sequences of Two Plant-Beneficial Strains Isolated from Agricultural Soils in the Province of Quebec, Canada.

Two strains, B21-013 and B21-037, were isolated from agricultural soils located in the province of Quebec, Canada, as part of a screening for plant-beneficial bacteria able to suppress Xanthomonas hortorum pv. and other lettuce bacterial pathogens. Here, we report the genome sequences of these two organisms.

Harnessing the genomic diversity of strains against lettuce bacterial pathogens.

Lettuce is a major vegetable crop worldwide that is affected by numerous bacterial pathogens, including pv. , , and . Control methods are scarce and not always effective.

Genome Sequences of Two Soil-Dwelling Bacteria Belonging to the Family .

Members of the family are rod-shaped betaproteobacteria found in various environments. Here, we report the genome sequences of 2 bacteria belonging to this family. They were isolated from agricultural soils located in the Montérégie region (Quebec, Canada) and display biocontrol activity against various lettuce bacterial pathogens.

Combining Desirable Traits for a Good Biocontrol Strategy against .

The fungal pathogen (Helotiales: Sclerotiniaceae) causes white mold, a disease that leads to substantial losses on a wide variety of hosts throughout the world. This economically important fungus affects yield and seed quality, and its control mostly relies on the use of environmentally damaging fungicides. This review aimed to present the latest discoveries on microorganisms and the biocontrol mechanisms used against white mold.

Complete Genome Sequences of Five Strains with Biocontrol Activity against Various Lettuce Pathogens.

Numerous bacterial strains from the Burkholderia cepacia complex display biocontrol activity. Here, we report the complete genome sequences of five strains isolated from soil. Biosynthetic gene clusters responsible for the production of antimicrobial compounds were found in the genome of these strains, which display biocontrol activity against various lettuce pathogens.