Xanthomonas spp. encompass a wide range of plant pathogens that use numerous
virulence factors for pathogenicity and fitness in plant hosts. In this Review, we examine …

Flowers at times host abundant and specialized communities of bacteria and fungi that
influence floral phenotypes and interactions with pollinators. Ecological processes drive …

The aerial parts of plants are host to taxonomically structured bacterial communities.
Members of the core phyllosphere microbiota can protect Arabidopsis thaliana against foliar …

The plant microbiota consists of a multitude of microorganisms that can affect plant health
and fitness. However, it is currently unclear how the plant shapes its leaf microbiota and …

Bacterial exopolysaccharides (EPS) are essential natural biopolymers used in different
areas including biomedicine, food, cosmetic, petroleum, and pharmaceuticals and also in …

The utilization of microbial inoculants in the realm of sustainable agricultural and ecosystem
restoration has witnessed a surge in recent decades. This rise is largely attributed to …

Sweet orange (Citrus sinensis) is the most economically important species for the citrus
industry. However, it is susceptible to many diseases including citrus bacterial canker …

Phytopathogenic bacteria are economically important because they affect crop yields and
threaten the livelihoods of farmers worldwide. The genus Xanthomonas is particularly …

Xyloglucans are highly substituted and recalcitrant polysaccharides found in the primary cell
walls of vascular plants, acting as a barrier against pathogens. Here, we reveal that the …

Citrus canker (CC), caused by one of the most destructive subfamilies of the bacterial
phytopathogen Xanthomonas citri subsp. Citri (Xcc), poses a serious threat to the …