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Bacterial Attachment to Plant Cell Walls

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The Phytochemistry of Cell Recognition and Cell Surface Interactions

Part of the book series: Recent Advances in Phytochemistry ((RAPT,volume 15))

Abstract

A plant encounters a large number of potential pathogens in its environment, but, because of the highly specific nature of most host-pathogen interactions, rarely does successful infection occur. This specificity apparently is dependent on the initial recognition between the plant and pathogen, which may be mediated by the interaction of complementary macromolecules on the surfaces of both organisms. Recognition can facilitate growth of both organisms, as is the case of symbiotic relationships. Recognition also could function as a defense mechanism. A plant can recognize and immobilize a potential pathogen, thus preventing its multiplication. Though the hypothesis of recognition as a specific defense mechanism is an attractive explanation of various resistance phenomena, it has not been demonstrated unequivocally. Most of the work in this area involves symbiotic or plant pathogenic bacteria. This paper will examine the evidence for attachment of bacteria to plant cell walls and then proceed to a discussion of the nature of the bacterial and plant components that may be involved.

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Whatley, M.H., Sequeira, L. (1981). Bacterial Attachment to Plant Cell Walls. In: Loewus, F.A., Ryan, C.A. (eds) The Phytochemistry of Cell Recognition and Cell Surface Interactions. Recent Advances in Phytochemistry, vol 15. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4684-3986-1_9

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