L-asparaginase-driven antibiosis in Pseudomonas fluorescens EK007: A promising biocontrol strategy against fire blight.

Fire blight, caused by Erwinia amylovora, is a destructive bacterial disease affecting pear and apple trees. The biocontrol ability of Pseudomonas fluorescens EK007 suppresses E. amylovora through competitive exclusion.

Whole-Genome Sequence of EK007-RG4, a Promising Biocontrol Agent against a Broad Range of Bacteria, Including the Fire Blight Bacterium .

Here, we report the first draft whole-genome sequence of strain EK007-RG4, which was isolated from the phylloplane of a pear tree. EK007-RG4 displays strong antagonism against , the causal agent for fire blight disease, in addition to several other pathogenic and non-pathogenic bacteria.