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Letizia Portaccio1, Marzia Vergine1, Mariarosaria De Pascali1,2
1Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences and Technologies, University of Salento, 73100 Lecce, Italy.
Abstract:
Xylella fastidiosa (Xf) is a xylem-limited Gram-negative phytopathogen responsible for severe plant diseases globally. Colonization and dissemination on host plants are regulated primarily by diffusible signal factors (DSFs) and quorum sensing (QS) molecules regulating biofilm formation, motility, and virulence factor synthesis. DSFs play a critical role in the transition of bacteria from adhesion to dispersal phases, influencing plant infection and transmission by vector. Because of Xf's host range (over 550 plant species), effective containment strategies are highly demanded. In this review, we discuss the molecular mechanism of DSF-mediated signalling in Xf, especially concerning its role in pathogenicity and adaptation. Moreover, we shed light on innovative approaches to manage Xf, including quorum-quenching (QQ) strategies and transgenic plants targeted to disrupt QS pathways. Improved knowledge of DSF interactions with host plants and bacterial communities could provide an entry point for novel, sustainable disease control strategies to decrease Xf's agricultural and ecological impact.
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