The potential of bacteriophages to control Xanthomonas campestris pv. campestris at different stages of disease development.

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Title
The potential of bacteriophages to control Xanthomonas campestris pv. campestris at different stages of disease development.
Journal
Microbial biotechnology
Author(s)
Holtappels D., Fortuna K.J., Moons L., Broeckaert N., Bäcker L.E., Venneman S., Rombouts S., Lippens L., Baeyen S., Pollet S., Noben J.P., Oechslin F., Vallino M., Aertsen A., Maes M., Van Vaerenbergh J., Lavigne R., Wagemans J.
ISSN
1751-7915 (Electronic)
ISSN-L
1751-7915
Publication state
Published
Issued date
06/2022
Peer-reviewed
Oui
Volume
15
Number
6
Pages
1762-1782
Language
english
Notes
Publication types: Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Publication Status: ppublish
Abstract
Xanthomonas campestris pv. campestris (Xcc) is a vascular pathogen that invades the xylem of Brassica crops. Current chemical and antibiotics-based control measures for this bacterium are unsustainable and inefficient. After establishing a representative collection of Xcc strains, we isolated and characterized bacteriophages from two clades of phages to assess their potential in phage-based biocontrol. The most promising phages, FoX2 and FoX6, specifically recognize (lipo) polysaccharides, associated with the wxc gene cluster, on the surface of the bacterial cell wall. Next, we determined and optimized the applicability of FoX2 and FoX6 in an array of complementary bioassays, ranging from seed decontamination to irrigation- and spray-based applications. Here, an irrigation-based application showed promising results. In a final proof-of-concept, a CaCl <sub>2</sub> -formulated phage cocktail was shown to control the outbreak of Xcc in the open field. This comprehensive approach illustrates the potential of phage biocontrol of black rot disease in Brassica and serves as a reference for the broader implementation of phage biocontrol in integrated pest management strategies.
Keywords
Bacteriophages, Brassica/genetics, Brassica/microbiology, Multigene Family, Plant Diseases/microbiology, Plant Diseases/prevention & control, Xanthomonas campestris/genetics
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Web of science
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Yes
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