Management of Diseases Caused by Pectobacterium and Dickeya Species

Abstract

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Quantitative Real-Time PCR Assay for the Detection of Pectobacterium parmentieri, a Causal Agent of Potato Soft Rot

“…Currently, no effective control agents have been developed to prevent or to treat SRP infections [ 29 , 30 ]. A promising approach is the use of bacteriophages (phages), which are bacterial viruses that infect pathogenic bacteria.…”

Comparative Genomics Insights into a Novel Biocontrol Agent Paenibacillus peoriae Strain ZF390 against Bacterial Soft Rot

“…In recent decades, biocontrol strategies, which are more novel, cost-effective, and environmentally and human-safe than other control strategies, have become promising tools to reduce losses of vegetables [ 2 , 5 ]. Similar to Bacillus , the Paenibacillus species can be applied in agriculture as phytostimulators, biofertilizers, and bioagents.…”

Tailed Lytic Bacteriophages of Soft Rot Pectobacteriaceae

“…Modern agriculture experiences substantial difficulties with the treatment and prevention of diseases of staple plants caused by phytopathogenic bacteria [ 1 ]. Particularly, bacteria comprising the genera Pectobacterium and Dickeya , regarded as Soft Rot Pectobacteriaceae (SRP), are known to be causative agents of aerial rot, soft rot and blackleg in potato, cabbage, corn and other crops and in ornamental plants [ 2 ].…”

“…The use of protective chemicals is strictly limited and often ineffective. Therefore, protective measures are limited to quarantine and the control of seed material health [ 1 ]. The biological control of bacterial diseases has been an important topic in recent decades.…”