How flagellar glycosylation of the phytopathogenic bacterium <i>Pseudomonas amygdali</i> pv. tabaci 6605 affects transport and deposition in saturated sandy porous media.

ABSTRACT: To mitigate bacterial contamination in underground farmland, a comprehensive understanding of the transport and adhesion mechanisms of phytopathogenic bacteria in porous media is crucial for safeguarding soil and groundwater. This study aims to elucidate the effects of Pseudomonas amygdali pv. tabaci 6605 flagella (wild type, ΔfliC strain) and their glycosylation (Δfgt1 and Δfgt2 strains) on bacterial transport and deposition in sandy porous media through a combination of experimental observations and numerical simulations. Flagella play a key role in bacterial transport and deposition dynamics through its surface properties. Their intrinsic hydrophobicity enhances bacterial adhesion and promotes deposition onto sandy grains while simultaneously limiting transpo

SUBMITTER: Zheng X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12915359 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature