Host plant physiological transformation and microbial population heterogeneity as important determinants of the Soft Rot Pectobacteriaceae–plant interactions

Pectobacterium and Dickeya species belonging to the Soft Rot Pectobacteriaceae (SRP) are one of the most devastating phytopathogens. They degrade plant tissues by producing an arsenal of plant cell wall degrading enzymes. However, SRP-plant interactions are not restricted to the production of these...

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Published in:Seminars in cell & developmental biology 2023-10, Vol.148-149, p.33-41
Main Authors: Gorshkov, Vladimir, Parfirova, Olga
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bacteria
Host plant manipulation
Microbial population heterogeneity
Plant Diseases - microbiology
Plant infectious diseases
Plant Physiological Phenomena
Plant susceptible responses
Plants - microbiology
Soft Rot Pectobacteriaceae
Virulence
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Summary:Pectobacterium and Dickeya species belonging to the Soft Rot Pectobacteriaceae (SRP) are one of the most devastating phytopathogens. They degrade plant tissues by producing an arsenal of plant cell wall degrading enzymes. However, SRP-plant interactions are not restricted to the production of these “brute force” weapons. Additionally, these bacteria apply stealth behavior related to (1) manipulation of the host plant via induction of susceptible responses and (2) formation of heterogeneous populations with functionally specialized cells. Our review aims to summarize current knowledge on SRP-induced plant susceptible responses and on the heterogeneity of SRP populations. The review shows that SRP are capable of adjusting the host's hormonal balance, inducing host-mediated plant cell wall modification, promoting iron assimilation by the host, stimulating the accumulation of reactive oxygen species and host cell death, and activating the synthesis of secondary metabolites that are ineffective in limiting disease progression. By this means, SRP facilitate host plant susceptibility. During host colonization, SRP populations produce various functionally specialized cells adapted for enhanced virulence, increased resistance, motility, vegetative growth, or colonization of the vascular system. This enables SRP to perform self-contradictory tasks, which benefits a population's overall fitness in various environments, including host plants. Such stealthy tactical actions facilitate plant-SRP interactions and disease progression. •SRP manipulate the host plants by inducing susceptible responses.•SRP populations produce physiologically and functionally specialized cells.•Susceptible responses and population behavior determine the outcome of interaction.•Induced susceptibility and population behavior are targets for disease control.
ISSN:1084-9521
1096-3634
DOI:10.1016/j.semcdb.2023.01.002