Induced systemic resistance by plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria.

C.M.J. Pieterse, J.A. van Pelt, B.W.M. Verhagen, J. Ton, S.C.M. van Wees, K.M. Léon-Kloosterziel, L.C. van Loon

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Abstract

Rhizobacteria are present in large numbers on the root surface, where plant
exudates and lysates provide nutrients. Selected strains of beneficial, plant growthpromoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) trigger a plant-mediated induced systemic resistance
(ISR) response that is effective against a broad spectrum of plant pathogens. To study
the molecular basis of ISR, an Arabidopsis thaliana-based model was developed,
using PGPR strain Pseudomonas fluorescens WCS417r as the inducing agent. Genetic
dissection of the ISR signalling pathway revealed that ISR is regulated by a defence
pathway in which the phytohormones jasmonic acid and ethylene play key roles.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)39-54
Number of pages16
JournalSymbiosis
Volume35
Publication statusPublished - 2003

Keywords

  • Plant biology (Botany)
  • Life sciences
  • Biologie/Milieukunde (BIOL)

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