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.
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 language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 39-54 |
Number of pages | 16 |
Journal | Symbiosis |
Volume | 35 |
Publication status | Published - 2003 |
Keywords
- Plant biology (Botany)
- Life sciences
- Biologie/Milieukunde (BIOL)