Evolution of copper resistance in Xanthomonas euvesicatoria pv. perforans population.

ABSTRACT: The widespread use of antimicrobials that target bacterial pathogens has driven evolution of resistance, compromising the efficacy of these bactericides. Understanding the emergence and spread of resistance genes via mobile genetic elements is crucial for combating antimicrobial resistance. Copper resistance (CuR) in Xanthomonas euvesicatoria pv. perforans has severely affected the efficacy of copper-based bactericides for controlling bacterial leaf spot disease of tomato and pepper. Here, we investigated the evolutionary pathways of CuR acquisition and dissemination in X. euvesicatoria pv. perforans using an extensive collection of strains. We determined that chromosomally encoded CuR predominates over plasmid-borne CuR in multiple distinct phylogenetic groups

SUBMITTER: Kaur A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11651105 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature