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[The plasmids of Pseudomonas syringae]
Abstract:
The paper deals with occurrence of plasmids in P. syringae strains belonging to seventeen pathovars: the strains were isolated in the USSR and other countries. One to four different plasmids having molecular weights of 20 to 90 Md have been found in various strains of the following twelve pathovars: holci, cerasi, aptata, tabaci, populi, pisi, lupini syringae, lachrymans, phaseolicola, glycinea, atrofaciens. Both virulent and avirulent P. syringae strains appear to carry such plasmids. Plasmids of incompatibility group P-2 do not occur in the strains studied.
Insights
Plasmids are common in Pseudomonas syringae plant pathogens from various regions, found in both virulent and avirulent strains. However, specific P-2 plasmids were absent in the studied Pseudomonas syringae pathovars.
Area of Science:
- Microbiology
- Plant Pathology
- Bacteriology
Background:
- Pseudomonas syringae is a significant plant pathogen with diverse pathovars.
- Plasmids are known to influence bacterial virulence and adaptation.
- Understanding plasmid occurrence in P. syringae is crucial for disease management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the presence and diversity of plasmids in P. syringae strains.
- To determine if plasmid carriage correlates with virulence in P. syringae.
- To identify plasmid incompatibility groups within P. syringae populations.
Main Methods:
- Isolation and characterization of P. syringae strains from various geographical locations.
- Plasmid DNA extraction and analysis.
- Determination of plasmid molecular weights and incompatibility groups.
Main Results:
- Plasmids were detected in P. syringae strains from twelve out of seventeen pathovars studied.
- One to four distinct plasmids, ranging from 20 to 90 Md, were identified.
- Plasmids were present in both virulent and avirulent strains of P. syringae.
- Plasmids belonging to incompatibility group P-2 were not found in any of the examined strains.
Conclusions:
- Plasmid carriage is a common feature among various P. syringae pathovars.
- The presence of plasmids does not appear to be solely linked to virulence in P. syringae.
- The absence of P-2 plasmids suggests specific evolutionary or ecological constraints.