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Surface polysaccharides and quorum sensing are involved in the attachment and survival of Xanthomonas albilineans on sugarcane leaves.
Molecular plant pathology - 1 Feb 2016
Mensi Imene, Daugrois Jean-Heinrich, Pieretti Isabelle, Gargani Daniel, Fleites Laura A, Noell Julie, Bonnot Francois, Gabriel Dean W, Rott Philippe
Abstract excerpt
Xanthomonas albilineans, the causal agent of sugarcane leaf scald, is a bacterial plant pathogen that is mainly spread by infected cuttings and contaminated harvesting tools. However, some strains of this pathogen are known to be spread by aerial means and are able to colonize the phyllosphere of sugarcane before entering the host plant and causing disease. The objective of this study was to identify the...
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