Contamination Control

Bacterial plant pathogens and control with antibiotics.

Much like mammalian cells, plant tissues are susceptible to fungal and bacterial phytopathogens which can cause serious diseases. Bacterial pathogens can cause disease though five major pathogenicity factors which include toxins, effector proteins, exopolysaccharides, phytohormones, and cell wall degrading enzymes. Notable phytopathogenic bacterial genera include AgrobacteriumBurkholderiaXanthomonas, and Pseudomonas; all of which can be controlled by the use of antibiotics with low toxicity to plant tissues.

Which of the following organisms are you having issues with?