Rhodococcus erythropolis and Its γ-Lactone Catabolic Pathway: An Unusual Biocontrol System That Disrupts Pathogen Quorum Sensing Communication

Rhodococcus erythropolis and Its γ-Lactone Catabolic Pathway: An Unusual Biocontrol System That Disrupts Pathogen Quorum Sensing Communication

Rhodococcus erythropolis is an environmental Gram-positive Actinobacterium with a versatile metabolism involved in various bioconversions and degradations. Rhodococci are best known for their great potential in numerous decontamination and industrial processes. However, they can also prevent plant d...

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Main Authors: Xavier Latour, Corinne Barbey, Andrea Chane, Anne Groboillot, Jean-François Burini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2013-12-01
Series:Agronomy
Subjects:
Rhodococcus
biological control
soft-rot
quorum sensing
quorum quenching
lactonase
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4395/3/4/816

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