The Biocontrol Agent and Insect Pathogen Photorhabdus luminescens Interacts with Plant Roots
Alice Regaiolo, Nazzareno Dominelli, Karsten Andresen, Ralf Heermann
Abstract
Insect-pathogenic Photorhabdus luminescens bacteria are widely used in biocontrol strategies against pests. Very little is known about the life of these bacteria in the rhizosphere. Here, we show that P. luminescens can specifically react to and interact with plant roots. Understanding the adaptation of P. luminescens in the rhizosphere is highly important for the biotechnological application of entomopathogenic bacteria and could improve future sustainable pest management in agriculture.
Topics & Concepts
Photorhabdus luminescensBiologyPhotorhabdusRhizosphereBiological pest controlBacteriaInsectMicrobiologyBotanyGeneticsEntomopathogenic Microorganisms in Pest ControlNematode management and characterization studiesInsect Pest Control Strategies