Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 11, 2026

Tomato Root Transformation Followed by Inoculation with Ralstonia Solanacearum for Straightforward Genetic Analysis of Bacterial Wilt Disease
09:05

Tomato Root Transformation Followed by Inoculation with Ralstonia Solanacearum for Straightforward Genetic Analysis of Bacterial Wilt Disease

Published on: March 11, 2020

Enterobacter spp.: a new evidence causing bacterial wilt on mulberry

Bo Zhu1, GuoFen Wang, GuanLin Xie

  • 1State Key Laboratory of Rice Biology, Institute of Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310029, China.

Science China. Life Sciences
|July 3, 2010
PubMed

Insights

This study identifies Enterobacter species as a cause of mulberry wilt disease, a novel finding with implications for disease management and understanding Enterobacter

Area of Science:

  • Plant Pathology
  • Microbiology
  • Bacteriology

Background:

  • Mulberry plants are susceptible to various diseases affecting cultivation.
  • The specific bacterial agents causing mulberry wilt are not fully understood.
  • Enterobacter species are known opportunistic pathogens in humans and environmental microbes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify and characterize the bacterial species responsible for mulberry wilt disease.
  • To provide the first global report of mulberry disease caused by Enterobacter species.
  • To investigate the pathogenic potential of Enterobacter species in plants.

Main Methods:

  • Isolation and identification of bacterial strains from wilted mulberry plants.
  • Bacteriological tests, electron microscopy, hypersensitive reaction assays, and Koch's postulates.
  • Physiological and biochemical tests, fatty acid methyl ester analysis (FAMEs), ERIC-PCR, and 16S rRNA gene sequencing.

Main Results:

  • Thirty-six pathogenetic bacterial strains were isolated, with six representative strains identified as Enterobacter species.
  • Comprehensive analyses confirmed the role of these Enterobacter strains in inducing mulberry wilt.
  • This marks the first documented instance of Enterobacter-induced mulberry disease worldwide.

Conclusions:

  • Enterobacter species are identified as causal agents of mulberry wilt disease.
  • This discovery is crucial for developing effective mulberry disease management strategies.
  • Findings contribute significant scientific knowledge to the study of plant-associated Enterobacter and their pathogenic potential.

More Related Videos

Adherence of Bacteria to Plant Surfaces Measured in the Laboratory07:07

Adherence of Bacteria to Plant Surfaces Measured in the Laboratory

Published on: June 19, 2018

Related Concept Videos

Bacterial Gastroenteritis01:18

Bacterial Gastroenteritis

Bacterial gastroenteritis, characterized by diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and vomiting, is often caused by ingestion of contaminated food or water and is frequently associated with pathogenic Escherichia coli strains. These microbes exploit two principal mechanisms to inflict disease.Shiga toxin–producing E. coli, also referred to as STEC—notably O157:H7—release Shiga toxins that target ribosomes, blocking protein synthesis. The B subunit of the toxin binds the host glycolipid receptor...
Investigation of Disease Outbreaks01:23

Investigation of Disease Outbreaks

Multistate foodborne outbreaks pose significant public health risks and require meticulous investigation to identify sources and implement control measures. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) utilizes a dynamic seven-step process for these investigations, integrating data from laboratories, interviews, and environmental assessments to protect public health.Outbreak Detection: The detection of multistate outbreaks typically begins with PulseNet, the CDC's national laboratory...
Microbe-Plant Interactions01:09

Microbe-Plant Interactions

Microbe-plant interactions represent a dynamic spectrum of associations shaped by intricate chemical signaling. These interactions can be neutral, beneficial, or detrimental, and profoundly influence plant physiology, growth, and ecosystem function. The plant microbiome, comprising bacteria, fungi, archaea, protists, and viruses, plays a pivotal role in mediating these effects through surface colonization, internal colonization, or systemic symbiosis.Mutualistic associations, particularly with...
Clinical Significance of Antibiotic Resistance01:25

Clinical Significance of Antibiotic Resistance

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) presents a critical public health threat, arising from its capacity to resist β-lactam antibiotics due to acquisition of the mecA gene within the staphylococcal cassette chromosome mec (SCCmec). This gene encodes penicillin-binding protein 2a (PBP2a), which impairs binding efficacy of methicillin and other β-lactams. MRSA has evolved into distinct clonal lineages impacting humans and animals alike, reinforcing its significance within the One...