Antimicrobial Activity of LysX and LysP Endolysins Against <i>Pseudomonas syringae</i> pv. <i>syringae</i> and <i>Xanthomonas arboricola</i> pv. <i>juglandis</i>.

ABSTRACT: Pseudomonas syringae pv. syringae and Xanthomonas arboricola pv. juglandis are the causal agents of bacterial canker in cherry and walnut blight, respectively, which cause significant production losses worldwide. These diseases have traditionally been controlled by copper-based agrochemicals and, more recently, antibiotics. However, the prolonged use of these compounds has led to the emergence of resistant bacterial strains. The search for new, efficient, and environmentally friendly biocontrol alternatives has intensified. Phages are promising candidates due to their ability to specifically infect and lyse bacterial pathogens. Endolysin enzymes are responsible for bacterial cell wall degradation, and although they have been extensively studied in medical and ve

SUBMITTER: Diaz B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12899693 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature