Diverse bacterial taxa that live in association with plants affect plant health and
development. This is most evident for those bacteria that undergo a symbiotic association …

With the completion of genome projects for Arabidopsis thaliana, Oryza sativa and several
other plant species, an increasing number of whole genome sequences are now available …

Iron is a key micronutrient for microbial growth but is often present in low concentrations or in
biologically unavailable forms. Many microorganisms overcome this challenge by producing …

The evolution of the plant immune response has resulted in a highly effective defense
system that is able to resist potential attack by microbial pathogens. The primary immune …

For plant pathogenic bacteria, adaptation to the apoplast is considered as key in the
establishment of the parasitic lifestyle. Pseudomonas syringae pv. actinidiae (Psa), the …

Stewart's wilt of corn caused by the bacterium Pantoea stewartii subsp. stewartii is a seed-
borne disease of major phytosanitary importance. Many countries have imposed restrictions …

Abstract Background The genus Pantoea forms a complex of more than 25 species, among
which several cause diseases of several crop plants, including rice. Notably, strains of …

Pantoea stewartii subsp. stewartii (Pnss) and P. stewartii subsp. indologenes (Pnsi) are
closely related plant pathogens that differ in their host specificities. Pnss is the causal agent …

Iron is a key micronutrient for microbial growth but is often present in low concentrations or in
biologically unavailable forms. Many microorganisms overcome this challenge by producing …