Pan-Chromosome and Comparative Analysis of Agrobacterium fabrum Reveal Important Traits Concerning the Genetic Diversity, Evolutionary Dynamics, and Niche Adaptation of the Species

Abstract

Agrobacterium spp. live in diverse plant-associated niches such as soil, the rhizosphere, and vegetation, which are challenged by multiple stressors such as diverse energy sources, plant defenses, and microbial competition. They have evolved the ability to utilize diverse resources, escape plant defenses, and defeat competitors.