Salmonella enterica and Pseudomonas syringe uniquely alter the exometabolomic profile of the Arabidopsis leaf surface
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ABSTRACT: To successfully colonize healthy plants, bacterial pathogens must overcome stressful conditions on the leaf surface before entering the leaf tissues through natural openings. In this study, we developed an approach to examine the exometabolomic profiles of the leaf surface when exposing plants with the plant pathogen Pseudomonas syringae pv. tomato DC3000 (Pst DC3000) and the human pathogen Salmonella enterica ser. Typhimurium 14028s (STm 14028s). Our data indicate clear differences in metabolic dynamics in the phyllosphere as Pst DC3000 and STm 14028s colonize this niche, where STm 14028s induced the largest changes in the metabolite accumulation. Specifically, we detected a reduction of several monosaccharides and organic acids that STm 14028s may consume as sources of energy. Furthermore, STm 14028s alters several amino acids and nucleic acids that promote growth and survival by providing essential substrates and serving as signaling molecules under stressful conditions. In addition, we identified differential accumulation of amino acids and other metabolites, such as phytohormones, which could potentially contribute to plant defense against biotic stresses. Overall, we gained valuable insights into the metabolites secreted onto the leaf surface, which might facilitate bacterial transitioning to an endophytic lifestyle and the unique response of Arabidopsis towards these bacteria.
INSTRUMENT(S): Gas Chromatography MS -
PROVIDER: MTBLS9884 | MetaboLights | 2025-06-17
REPOSITORIES: MetaboLights
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