Insect pathogenicity in plant-beneficial pseudomonads: phylogenetic distribution and comparative genomics.

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Title
Insect pathogenicity in plant-beneficial pseudomonads: phylogenetic distribution and comparative genomics.
Journal
The ISME Journal
Author(s)
Flury P., Aellen N., Ruffner B., Péchy-Tarr M., Fataar S., Metla Z., Dominguez-Ferreras A., Bloemberg G., Frey J., Goesmann A., Raaijmakers J.M., Duffy B., Höfte M., Blom J., Smits T.H., Keel C. (co-last), Maurhofer M.
ISSN
1751-7370 (Electronic)
ISSN-L
1751-7362
Publication state
Published
Issued date
2016
Peer-reviewed
Oui
Volume
10
Number
10
Pages
2527-2542
Language
english
Abstract
Bacteria of the genus Pseudomonas occupy diverse environments. The Pseudomonas fluorescens group is particularly well-known for its plant-beneficial properties including pathogen suppression. Recent observations that some strains of this group also cause lethal infections in insect larvae, however, point to a more versatile ecology of these bacteria. We show that 26 P. fluorescens group strains, isolated from three continents and covering three phylogenetically distinct sub-clades, exhibited different activities toward lepidopteran larvae, ranging from lethal to avirulent. All strains of sub-clade 1, which includes Pseudomonas chlororaphis and Pseudomonas protegens, were highly insecticidal regardless of their origin (animals, plants). Comparative genomics revealed that strains in this sub-clade possess specific traits allowing a switch between plant- and insect-associated lifestyles. We identified 90 genes unique to all highly insecticidal strains (sub-clade 1) and 117 genes common to all strains of sub-clade 1 and present in some moderately insecticidal strains of sub-clade 3. Mutational analysis of selected genes revealed the importance of chitinase C and phospholipase C in insect pathogenicity. The study provides insight into the genetic basis and phylogenetic distribution of traits defining insecticidal activity in plant-beneficial pseudomonads. Strains with potent dual activity against plant pathogens and herbivorous insects have great potential for use in integrated pest management for crops.
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