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Structural analysis of Xylella fastidiosa fastidian gum using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy
Author(s) -
Koh Mipha L.,
Toney Jeffrey H.
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
the faseb journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.709
H-Index - 277
eISSN - 1530-6860
pISSN - 0892-6638
DOI - 10.1096/fasebj.20.4.a515
Subject(s) - xylella fastidiosa , biofilm , food science , fourier transform infrared spectroscopy , biology , xylem , virulence , microbiology and biotechnology , chemistry , nutrient , bacteria , botany , biochemistry , gene , physics , genetics , quantum mechanics , ecology
Xylella fastidiosa ( Xf ) is a gram‐negative phytopathogen. Xf Temecula, Xf Napa , and Xf 9a5c form biofilm in the xylem of a plant disrupting water and nutrient supply, thus causing lethal diseases such as Pierce’s disease (PD) and citrus variegated chlorosis (CVC) for a variety of commercial crops. It has been reported that virulent cells which form biofilm on glass have low fastidian content similar to weaker virulent cells, that high content of fastidian is not necessary for their adhesion. Bacillus natto produces various enzymes, vitamins, amino acids and other nutrients during its fermentation, its biofilm is known to have a number of health benefits and is widely consumed in Japan. We have compared biofilms of Xf Temecula , Xf Napa , and Bacillus Natto using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy.