Bacterial soft rot is a disease complex caused by multiple genera of gram-negative and
gram-positive bacteria, with Dickeya and Pectobacterium being the most widely studied soft …

The enduring coexistence between the gut microbiota and the host has led to a symbiotic
relationship that benefits both parties. In this complex, multispecies environment, bacteria …

Bacterial diseases are one of the most important biotic constraints of potato production,
especially in tropical and subtropical regions, and in some warm temperate regions of the …

Soft rot Pectobacteriaceae (SRP) are ubiquitous on earth as there are records of findings
from all continents where host plants are grown. This chapter describes information on soft …

The genus Pectobacterium, which belongs to the bacterial family Enterobacteriaceae,
contains numerous species that cause soft rot diseases in a wide range of plants. The …

Pectobacterium brasiliense (Pbr) is considered as one of the most virulent species among
the Pectobacteriaceae. This species has a broad host range within horticulture crops and is …

Pectobacterium atrosepticum is a species of plant pathogenic bacteria responsible for
significant losses in potato production worldwide. Pectobacterium atrosepticum can cause …

Pathogenic soft rot Enterobacteriaceae (SRE) belonging to the genera Pectobacterium and
Dickeya cause diseases in potato and numerous other crops. Seed potatoes are the most …

Bacteria from the genera Dickeya and Pectobacterium, the causative agents of soft rot and
blackleg, trigger significant economic losses in potato production worldwide. Efficient …

Dickeya spp. and Pectobacterium spp. are etiological agents of soft rot on crops, vegetables,
and ornamentals. They also cause blackleg on potato. These pectinolytic phytopathogens …