Impact of Quorum Sensing on the Virulence and Survival Traits of .

Quorum sensing (QS) is a mechanism by which bacteria detect and respond to cell density, regulating collective behaviors. , the causal agent of rice seedling blight, employs the LuxIR-type QS system, common among Gram-negative bacteria, where LuxI-type synthase produces QS signals recognized by LuxR-type regulators to control gene expression. This study aimed to elucidate the QS mechanism in KACC18965.

Exploring the comparative genome of rice pathogen : unveiling virulence, fitness traits, and a potential type III secretion system effector.

This study presents a comprehensive genomic analysis of , a rice pathogen that causes blight and grain rot in seedlings. The entire genome of KACC 18964 was sequenced, followed by a comparative genomic analysis with other available genomes to gain insights into its virulence, fitness, and interactions with rice. Multiple secondary metabolite gene clusters were identified.

Understanding BGR1 Virulence through the Application of Toxoflavin-Degrading Enzyme, TxeA.

Rice ( cv. dongjin) is a cornerstone of global food security; however, BGR1, which is responsible for bacterial panicle blight (BPB), threatens its productive output, with dire consequences for rice and other crops. BPB is primarily caused by toxoflavin, a potent phytotoxin that disrupts plant growth at various developmental stages.

Taxonomy-guided selection of sp. nov.: a versatile biocontrol agent with mycophagy against causing pepper anthracnose.

Traditional control methods for postharvest diseases rely on fungicides, which cause human health and environmental concerns. This study introduces a taxonomy-guided strategy for selecting biocontrol agents. By focusing on group, which harbors diverse plant-beneficial strains, the inadvertent selection of harmful strains was circumvented, thereby obviating the need for laborious screening assays.

Comparative genomic analysis of species: deep insights into plant-growth-promoting and halotolerant capacities.

Members of the genus have attracted great interest as beneficial bacteria that can promote plant growth and biocontrol. Given the recent risks of climate change, it is important to develop tolerance strategies for efficient applications of plant-beneficial bacteria in saline environments. However, the genetic determinants of plant-growth-promoting and halotolerance effects in have not yet been investigated at the genomic level.