Genomic and metabolic versatility of contributes to its inter-kingdom transmission and survival.

is one of the most versatile bacteria with renowned pathogenicity and extensive drug resistance. The diverse habitats of this bacterium include fresh, saline and drainage waters, soil, moist surfaces, taps, showerheads, pipelines, medical implants, nematodes, insects, plants, animals, birds and humans. The arsenal of virulence factors produced by includes pyocyanin, rhamnolipids, siderophores, lytic enzymes, toxins and polysaccharides.

Genetic and environmental determinants of surface adaptations in .

is a well-studied Gram-negative opportunistic bacterium that thrives in markedly varied environments. It is a nutritionally versatile microbe that can colonize a host as well as exist in the environment. Unicellular, planktonic cells of can come together to perform a coordinated swarming movement or turn into a sessile, surface-adhered population called biofilm.

Pathogenesis of plant-associated Pseudomonas aeruginosa in Caenorhabditis elegans model.

Background: Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a globally dreaded pathogen that triggers fatality in immuno-compromised individuals. The agricultural ecosystem is a massive reservoir of this bacterium, and several studies have recommended P. aeruginosa to promote plant growth.

Plant-associated strains harbour multiple virulence traits critical for human infection.

causes fatal infections in immunocompromised individuals and patients with pulmonary disorders. Agricultural ecosystems are the vast reservoirs of this dreaded pathogen. However, there are limited attempts to analyse the pathogenicity of strains associated with edible plants.

SCAR marker: A potential tool for authentication of agriculturally important microorganisms.

Microbial inoculants are globally recommended for plant growth promotion and control of plant pathogens. These inoculants require stringent quality checks for sustainable field efficacy. Questionable regulatory frameworks constantly deteriorate the reliability of bio-inoculant technology.

Rhizospheric and endophytic Pseudomonas aeruginosa in edible vegetable plants share molecular and metabolic traits with clinical isolates.

Aim: Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a leading opportunistic pathogen causing hospital-acquired infections, is also commonly found in agricultural settings. However, there are minimal attempts to examine the molecular and functional attributes shared by agricultural and clinical strains of P. aeruginosa.