Extracytoplasmic function sigma factors in Pseudomonas syringae

José A Oguiza; Kristoffer Kiil; David W Ussery

doi:10.1016/j.tim.2005.10.005

Extracytoplasmic function sigma factors in Pseudomonas syringae

Trends Microbiol. 2005 Dec;13(12):565-8. doi: 10.1016/j.tim.2005.10.005. Epub 2005 Oct 28.

Authors

José A Oguiza¹, Kristoffer Kiil, David W Ussery

Affiliation

¹ Departamento de Producción Agraria, Universidad Pública de Navarra, 31006 Pamplona, Spain. jose.oguiza@unavarra.es

PMID: 16257528
DOI: 10.1016/j.tim.2005.10.005

Abstract

Genome analyses of the plant pathogens Pseudomonas syringae pv. tomato DC3000, pv. syringae B728a and pv. phaseolicola 1448A reveal fewer extracytoplasmic function (ECF) sigma factors than in related Pseudomonads with different lifestyles. We highlight the presence of a P. syringae-specific ECF sigma factor that is an interesting target for future studies because of its potential role in the adaptation of P. syringae to its specialized phytopathogenic lifestyle.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

Adaptation, Physiological*
Computational Biology
Genome, Bacterial
Pseudomonas syringae / genetics
Pseudomonas syringae / physiology*
Sigma Factor / physiology*

Substances

Sigma Factor