| Title: | Wars between microbes on roots and fruits |
| Author(s): | Lugtenberg B; Rozen DE; Kamilova F; |
| Address: | "Institute of Biology, Leiden University, Sylviusweg 72, 2333 BE Leiden, Netherlands. Koppert Biological Systems, Veilingweg 14, PO Box 155, 2650 AD Berkel en Rodenrijs, Netherlands" |
| DOI: | 10.12688/f1000research.10696.1 |
| ISSN/ISBN: | 2046-1402 (Print) 2046-1402 (Electronic) 2046-1402 (Linking) |
| Abstract: | "Microbes in nature often live in unfavorable conditions. To survive, they have to occupy niches close to food sources and efficiently utilize nutrients that are often present in very low concentrations. Moreover, they have to possess an arsenal of attack and defense mechanisms against competing bacteria. In this review, we will discuss strategies used by microbes to compete with each other in the rhizosphere and on fruits, with a focus on mechanisms of inter- and intra-species antagonism. Special attention will be paid to the recently discovered roles of volatile organic compounds. Several microbes with proven capabilities in the art of warfare are being applied in products used for the biological control of plant diseases, including post-harvest control of fruits and vegetables" |
| Keywords: | antibiotic resistance biocontrol competitive colonization fusaric acid postharvest control rhizosphere volatile organic compounds; |
| Notes: | "PubMed-not-MEDLINELugtenberg, Ben Rozen, Daniel E Kamilova, Faina eng Review England 2017/04/15 F1000Res. 2017 Mar 27; 6:343. doi: 10.12688/f1000research.10696.1. eCollection 2017" |
