Pinewood nematode-associated bacteria contribute to oxidative stress resistance of Bursaphelenchus xylophilus.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pine wilt disease (PWD) caused by the pinewood nematode Bursaphelenchus xylophilus is one of the most serious forest diseases in the world. The role of B. xylophilus-associated bacteria in PWD and their interaction with the nematode, have recently been under substantial investigation. Several studies report a potential contribution of the bacteria for the PWD development, either as a helper to enhance the pathogenicity of the nematode or as a pathogenic agent expressing interesting traits related to lifestyle host-adaptation.

Results

We investigated the nematode-bacteria interaction under a severe oxidative stress (OS) condition using a pro-oxidant hydrogen peroxide and explored the adhesion ability of these bacteria to the cuticle surface of the nematodes. Our re

SUBMITTER: Vicente CS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3880045 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature