Molecules Secreted by Beneficial Microorganisms in Interactions with Plants

A special issue of Genes (ISSN 2073-4425). This special issue belongs to the section "Plant Genetics and Genomics".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (20 November 2021) | Viewed by 303

Special Issue Editor

Centre for Plant Biotechnology and Genomics UPM - INIA, Pozuelo de Alarcon, Spain
Interests: rhizobial symbiosis; bacterial secretion systems; type VI secretion systems; plant–microbe interactions; effectors

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Many microorganisms interact with plants in a mutualistic way. These beneficial interactions can be mediated by different molecules secreted by microorganisms. Many of these molecules are exopolysaccharides, proteins, phytohormones, and secondary metabolites that influence plant development, immune responses, and other pathways. More and more microorganisms with a beneficial role in plant growth are being described and sequenced, but functional analyses are needed for many of them.

Proteins called effectors are translocated outside of the cells by specialized secretion systems. In bacteria, type III (T3SS), IV (T4SS) and VI (T6SS) secretion systems are nanotubes that allow bacteria to inject effectors directly into the target cells. The presence of the secretion systems is identified in genomes of beneficial bacteria; however, the effectors and their functions remain unknown in many cases. Identification and characterization of specific effectors or other secreted molecules from symbiotic and plant-associated microorganisms responsible for a beneficial effect on plant growth are the main subject of this Special Issue.

The discovery and characterization of microbial genes involved in a beneficial interaction with plants is a major challenge for a sustainable improvement of crops and a better understanding of ecosystems. This issue aims to show recent advances in or review the aforementioned topics.

Dr. Luis Rey
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • Secretion system
  • Effector
  • Plant-associated bacteria
  • Beneficial microorganism
  • Symbiotic bacteria
  • Plant growth-promoting microorganism

Published Papers

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