Phytopathogenic <i>Pseudomonas syringae</i> as a Threat to Agriculture: Perspectives of a Promising Biological Control Using Bacteriophages and Microorganisms
<i>Pseudomonas syringae</i> is a Gram-negative bacterium that infects a wide range of plants, causing significant economic losses in agricultural production. The pathogen exhibits a high degree of genetic and phenotypic diversity, which has led to the classification of <i>P. syring...
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| author | Pamela Córdova Juan Pablo Rivera-González Victoria Rojas-Martínez Nicola Fiore Roberto Bastías Alan Zamorano Francisca Vera Jaime Barrueto Belén Díaz Carolina Ilabaca-Díaz Assunta Bertaccini Gastón Higuera |
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| description | <i>Pseudomonas syringae</i> is a Gram-negative bacterium that infects a wide range of plants, causing significant economic losses in agricultural production. The pathogen exhibits a high degree of genetic and phenotypic diversity, which has led to the classification of <i>P. syringae</i> strains into different pathovars based on their host range and disease symptoms. Copper-based products have traditionally been used to manage infections in agriculture, but the emergence of copper-resistant strains has become a significant concern. Biological control is a promising strategy to manage <i>P. syringae</i>, as it offers an environmentally friendly and sustainable approach to disease management. The review includes an overview of the biology and epidemiology of <i>P. syringae</i>, and of the mechanisms of action of various biological control agents, mainly microorganisms (antagonistic bacteria, and fungi) and bacteriophages. Specifically, this review highlights the renewed interest in bacteriophages (bacteria-infecting viruses) due to their advantages over other eco-friendly management methods, thanks to their bactericidal properties and potential to target specific pathogenic bacteria. The potential benefits and limitations of biological control are also examined, along with research directions to optimize the use of this approach for the management of <i>P. syringae</i>. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-59c675b9e45943348879e8abfef22aac2023-11-18T10:41:34ZengMDPI AGHorticulturae2311-75242023-06-019671210.3390/horticulturae9060712Phytopathogenic <i>Pseudomonas syringae</i> as a Threat to Agriculture: Perspectives of a Promising Biological Control Using Bacteriophages and MicroorganismsPamela Córdova0Juan Pablo Rivera-González1Victoria Rojas-Martínez2Nicola Fiore3Roberto Bastías4Alan Zamorano5Francisca Vera6Jaime Barrueto7Belén Díaz8Carolina Ilabaca-Díaz9Assunta Bertaccini10Gastón Higuera11Instituto de Nutrición y Tecnología de los Alimentos, Universidad de Chile, Avenida El Líbano 5524, Macul, Santiago 7830490, ChileInstituto de Nutrición y Tecnología de los Alimentos, Universidad de Chile, Avenida El Líbano 5524, Macul, Santiago 7830490, ChileInstituto de Nutrición y Tecnología de los Alimentos, Universidad de Chile, Avenida El Líbano 5524, Macul, Santiago 7830490, ChileFacultad de Ciencias Agronómicas, Universidad de Chile, Avenida Santa Rosa 11315, La Pintana, Santiago 8820808, ChileInstituto de Biología, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso, Valparaíso 2340000, ChileFacultad de Ciencias Agronómicas, Universidad de Chile, Avenida Santa Rosa 11315, La Pintana, Santiago 8820808, ChileInstituto de Nutrición y Tecnología de los Alimentos, Universidad de Chile, Avenida El Líbano 5524, Macul, Santiago 7830490, ChileInstituto de Nutrición y Tecnología de los Alimentos, Universidad de Chile, Avenida El Líbano 5524, Macul, Santiago 7830490, ChileInstituto de Nutrición y Tecnología de los Alimentos, Universidad de Chile, Avenida El Líbano 5524, Macul, Santiago 7830490, ChileInstituto de Nutrición y Tecnología de los Alimentos, Universidad de Chile, Avenida El Líbano 5524, Macul, Santiago 7830490, ChileDepartment of Agriculture and Food Sciences, <i>Alma Mater Studiorum</i>—University of Bologna, Viale G. Fanin 40, 40127 Bologna, ItalyInstituto de Nutrición y Tecnología de los Alimentos, Universidad de Chile, Avenida El Líbano 5524, Macul, Santiago 7830490, Chile<i>Pseudomonas syringae</i> is a Gram-negative bacterium that infects a wide range of plants, causing significant economic losses in agricultural production. The pathogen exhibits a high degree of genetic and phenotypic diversity, which has led to the classification of <i>P. syringae</i> strains into different pathovars based on their host range and disease symptoms. Copper-based products have traditionally been used to manage infections in agriculture, but the emergence of copper-resistant strains has become a significant concern. Biological control is a promising strategy to manage <i>P. syringae</i>, as it offers an environmentally friendly and sustainable approach to disease management. The review includes an overview of the biology and epidemiology of <i>P. syringae</i>, and of the mechanisms of action of various biological control agents, mainly microorganisms (antagonistic bacteria, and fungi) and bacteriophages. Specifically, this review highlights the renewed interest in bacteriophages (bacteria-infecting viruses) due to their advantages over other eco-friendly management methods, thanks to their bactericidal properties and potential to target specific pathogenic bacteria. The potential benefits and limitations of biological control are also examined, along with research directions to optimize the use of this approach for the management of <i>P. syringae</i>.https://www.mdpi.com/2311-7524/9/6/712<i>Pseudomonas</i> spp.plant pathogenantimicrobial resistancebiological control |
| spellingShingle | Pamela Córdova Juan Pablo Rivera-González Victoria Rojas-Martínez Nicola Fiore Roberto Bastías Alan Zamorano Francisca Vera Jaime Barrueto Belén Díaz Carolina Ilabaca-Díaz Assunta Bertaccini Gastón Higuera Phytopathogenic <i>Pseudomonas syringae</i> as a Threat to Agriculture: Perspectives of a Promising Biological Control Using Bacteriophages and Microorganisms Horticulturae <i>Pseudomonas</i> spp. plant pathogen antimicrobial resistance biological control |
| title | Phytopathogenic <i>Pseudomonas syringae</i> as a Threat to Agriculture: Perspectives of a Promising Biological Control Using Bacteriophages and Microorganisms |
| title_full | Phytopathogenic <i>Pseudomonas syringae</i> as a Threat to Agriculture: Perspectives of a Promising Biological Control Using Bacteriophages and Microorganisms |
| title_fullStr | Phytopathogenic <i>Pseudomonas syringae</i> as a Threat to Agriculture: Perspectives of a Promising Biological Control Using Bacteriophages and Microorganisms |
| title_full_unstemmed | Phytopathogenic <i>Pseudomonas syringae</i> as a Threat to Agriculture: Perspectives of a Promising Biological Control Using Bacteriophages and Microorganisms |
| title_short | Phytopathogenic <i>Pseudomonas syringae</i> as a Threat to Agriculture: Perspectives of a Promising Biological Control Using Bacteriophages and Microorganisms |
| title_sort | phytopathogenic i pseudomonas syringae i as a threat to agriculture perspectives of a promising biological control using bacteriophages and microorganisms |
| topic | <i>Pseudomonas</i> spp. plant pathogen antimicrobial resistance biological control |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2311-7524/9/6/712 |
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