Table 1 Comparing the virulence levels and C. elegans pathogenicity of select strains of plant-associated P. aeruginosa
From: Pathogenesis of plant-associated Pseudomonas aeruginosa in Caenorhabditis elegans model
Source | Strain | Rhamnolipid | Pyocyanin | Biofilm | % of worms killed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cucumber rhizosphere | PPA01 | High | Low | Low | 20 |
Chili endophyte | PPA16 | High | Low | Low | 26 |
Cucumber endophyte | PPA03 | Low | Low | High | 39 |
Tomato endophyte | PPA10 | Low | Low | High | 32 |
Eggplant rhizosphere | PPA14 | Low | High | Low | 36 |
Chili endophyte | PPA18 | Low | High | Low | 43 |
Positive control | PAO1 | High | High | High | 100 |
Negative control | OP50 | Low | Low | Low | 8 |