Genetic and structural determinants on iron assimilation pathways in the plant pathogen Xanthomonas citri subsp. citri a...
Published in Brazilian journal of microbiology : [publication of the Brazilian Society for Microbiology]
Iron is a vital nutrient to bacteria, not only in the basal metabolism but also for virulent species in infection and pathogenicity at their hosts. Despite its relevance, the role of iron in Xanthomonas citri infection, the etiological agent of citrus canker disease, is poorly understood in contrast to other pathogens, including other members of th...