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Detection of Rhodococcus fascians, the Causative Agent of Lily Fasciation in South Korea

Year: 2021

Type: article

Abstract: Rhodococcus fascians is an important pathogen that infects various herbaceous perennials and reduces their economic value. In this study, we examined R. fascians isolates carrying a virulence gene from symptomatic lily plants grown in South Korea. Phylogenetic analysis using the nucleotide sequences of 16S rRNA, vicA, and fasD led to the classification of the isolates into four different strains of R. fascians. Inoculation of Nicotiana benthamiana with these isolates slowed root growth and resulted in symptoms of leafy gall. These findings elucidate the diversification of domestic pathogenic R. fascians and may lead to an accurate causal diagnosis to help reduce economic losses in the bulb market.

Source: Pathogens

DOI: 10.3390/pathogens10020241

Authors: Joon Moh Park, Jachoon Koo, Se Won Kang, Sung Hee Jo, Jeong Mee Park

Institutions: Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Jeonbuk National University

Language: English

Topic: Plant Pathogenic Bacteria Studies

Subfield: Plant Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Zero hunger

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,944