Diffusible signal factor (DSF)-mediated quorum sensing modulates expression of diverse traits in Xanthomonas citri and responses of citrus plants to promote disease

Abstract Background The gram-negative Xanthomonas genus contains a large group of economically important plant pathogens, which cause severe diseases on many crops worldwide. The diffusible signal factor (DSF) - mediated quorum sensing (QS) system coordinates expression of virulence factors in plant...

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Main Authors: Lei Li, Jinyun Li, Yunzeng Zhang, Nian Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-01-01
Series:BMC Genomics
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12864-018-5384-4