Characterization of the Fusarium circinatum biofilm environmental response role
Francinah M. Ratsoma,
Nthabiseng Z. Mokoena,
Quentin C. Santana
et al.
Abstract:The capacity to form biofilms is a common trait among many microorganisms present on Earth. In this study, we demonstrate for the first time that the fatal pine pitch canker agent, Fusarium circinatum, can lead a biofilm‐like lifestyle with aggregated hyphal bundles wrapped in extracellular matrix (ECM). Our research shows F. circinatum's ability to adapt to environmental changes by assuming a biofilm‐like lifestyle. This was demonstrated by varying metabolic activities exhibited by the biofilms in response to… Show more
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