Ying-Yu Liao

New Results doi: https://doi.org/10.1101/2023.07.13.548846 Abstract Type VI secretion system (T6SS) is a contact dependent contractile nano-weapon in Gram-negative bacteria that fires effector molecules directly into prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells aiding in manipulation of the host and killing of competitors in complex niches. In plant pathogenic xanthomonads, T6SS has been demonstrated to play diverse roles in individual pathosystems.

Abstract : Bacterial spot of tomato is among the most economically relevant diseases affecting tomato plants globally. In previous studies, non-formulated magnesium oxide nanoparticles (nano-MgOs) significantly reduced the disease severity in greenhouse and field conditions. However, the aggregation of nano-MgO in liquid suspension makes it challenging to use in field applications.