Plant Associated Bacteria, so Different and so Similar: From Pathogens to Symbionts and to Biological Control Agents
This special issue belongs to the section "Plant Microbe Interactions".
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue will provide a collection of the most recent, and significantly advanced, research on the extensive molecular interactions that plant-associated bacteria establish with their hosts, as well as with other microorganisms. Particular attention will be given to those common or diversifying strategies, mechanisms, and molecules that bacterial plant pathogens, symbionts, and biological control agents rely on for plant colonization and to cope with plant-associated microbes and communities.
Information from bacterial comparative genomics, transcriptomic, and metabolomic analysis, together with functional and ecology studies, will provide innovative opportunities to unveil the molecular pathways driving the multifaceted evolution of plant-associated bacteria. At the same time, this information will also be useful to develop eco-friendly and effective plant protection strategies, increase crop yields and quality, and to safeguard the environment.
We look forward to providing a platform to promote the best current research on plant-associated bacteria with your contributions. Original research articles, short communications, and reviews related to the mentioned topics are welcome. Please, contact Guest editors for any information on this Special Issue.
Prof. Dr. Stefania Tegli
Prof. Dr. Gerardo Puopolo
Dr. Elena Colombi
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- Plant-associated bacteria
- Plant pathogens, symbionts, and biocontrol agents
- Bacterial communication
- Bacterial secretion systems
- Bacterial effectors
- Quarantine bacteria
- Genomics
- Transcriptomics
- Metabolomic
- Epidemiology
- Molecular and innovative diagnosis
- Ecofriendly control of plant diseases
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Published Papers
Microorganisms - ISSN 2076-2607