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Control and host-dependent activation of insect toxin expression in a root-associated biocontrol pseudomonad.
Environmental microbiology - 1 Mar 2013
Péchy-Tarr Maria, Borel Naomi, Kupferschmied Peter, Turner Vincent, Binggeli Olivier, Radovanovic Dragica, Maurhofer Monika, Keel Christoph
Abstract excerpt
Pseudomonas fluorescens CHA0 is a root-associated biocontrol agent that suppresses soil-borne fungal diseases of crops. Remarkably, the pseudomonad is also endowed with systemic and oral activity against pest insects which depends on the production of the insecticidal Fit toxin. The toxin gene (fitD) is part of a virulence cassette encoding three regulators (FitF, FitG, FitH) and a type I secretion system...
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