Uncovering Genomic Features and Biosynthetic Gene Clusters in Endophytic Bacteria from Roots of the Medicinal Plant Alkanna tinctoria Tausch as a Strategy To Identify Novel Biocontrol Bacteria
Henry D. Naranjo, Angélique Rat, Noémie De Zutter, Emmelie De Ridder, L. Lebbe, Kris Audenaert, Anne Willems
Abstract
Phytopathogenic fungi are a major threat to global food production. The most common management practice to prevent plant infections involves the intensive use of fungicides.
Topics & Concepts
BiologyBacteriaFungicideBiological pest controlGeneBiotechnologyBotanyGeneticsPlant-Microbe Interactions and ImmunityPlant Pathogens and Fungal DiseasesMycorrhizal Fungi and Plant Interactions