Virus-like weapons used for competition in wild plant populations

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Publication Type honors thesis
School or College School of Biological Sciences
Department Biology
Faculty Mentor Talia Karasov
Creator Som, Sarita
Title Virus-like weapons used for competition in wild plant populations
Date 2023
Description Plant diseases caused by bacterial pathogens pose significant economic challenges globally, necessitating the exploration of alternative methods for controlling bacterial infections in plants. Tailocins, virus-like weapons produced by bacteria, have emerged as potent antibacterial agents and hold potential for modifying plant microbiomes. This research investigates the genetic specificity and host interactions of tailocins, aiming to understand their killing ranges and mechanisms. Using the plant model species Arabidopsis thaliana and its associated bacterial pathogen Pseudomonas syringae, we isolate and induce tailocins to perform killing assays, exploring their specificity on bacterial targets. The findings contribute to the development of precision antibacterial agents with potential therapeutic applications, paving the way for innovative strategies to control bacterial plant pathogens and mitigate biodiversity loss caused by invasive pathogenic species.
Type Text
Publisher University of Utah
Language eng
Rights Management (c) Sarita Som
Format Medium application/pdf
Permissions Reference URL https://collections.lib.utah.edu/ark:/87278/s6b17nvw
ARK ark:/87278/s62yn725
Setname ir_htoa
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Reference URL https://collections.lib.utah.edu/ark:/87278/s62yn725
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