Authors: Linossier, I, Bourigault, Yvann, Rodrigues, Sophie, Crépin, Alexandre, Chane, Andrea, Taupin, Laure, Bouteiller, Mathilde, Dupont, Charly, Merieau, Annabelle, Konto-Ghiorghi, Yoan, Boukerb, Amine, turner, Marie, Hamon, Céline, Dufour, Alain, Barbey, Corinne, Latour, Xavier
Venue: International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Type: Publication
Abstract: Biofilms are complex structures formed by a community of microbes adhering to a surface and/or to each other through the secretion of an adhesive and protective matrix. The establishment of these structures requires a coordination of action between microorganisms through powerful communication systems such as quorum-sensing. Therefore, auxiliary bacteria capable of interfering with these means of communication could be used to prevent biofilm formation and development. The phytopathogen Rhizobium rhizogenes, which causes hairy root disease and ...
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Topics: 
Microbiology
Biochemistry
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