Next-generation genomics of Pseudomonas syringae

Heath E. O'Brien, Darrell Desveaux, David S. Guttman*

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Abstract

The first wave of Pseudomonas syringae next-generation genomic studies has revealed insights into host-specific virulence and immunity, genome dynamics and evolution, and genetic and metabolic specialization. These studies have further enhanced our understanding of type III effector diversity, identified an atypical type III secretion system (T3SS) in a new clade of nonpathogenic P. syringae, identified metabolic pathways common to pathogens of woody hosts and revealed extensive genomic diversity among strains that infect common hosts. In general, these discoveries have illustrated the utility of draft genome sequencing for quickly and economically identifying candidate loci for more refined genetic and functional analyses.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)24-30
Number of pages7
JournalCurrent Opinion in Microbiology
Volume14
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Feb 2011

Keywords

  • PV. TOMATO DC3000
  • PLANT PATHOGEN
  • SEQUENCE
  • VIRULENCE
  • GENES
  • EVOLUTION
  • EFFECTOR
  • REVEALS
  • ARABIDOPSIS
  • LIKELIHOOD

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