When grown on plates containing the piece of flagellin ... understand why these enzymes may be advantageous to both bacteria and their plant hosts. One hypothesis is that chopping up the flagella ...

This molecule then triggers protective responses within the plant. The researchers discovered that this same molecule has a surprising effect on bacteria like E. coli: it disrupts biofilm ...

In medical settings, biofilms make infections harder to treat when they form protective shields for bacteria on devices like catheters and implants. UC Riverside scientists have now discovered a ...

This molecule then triggers protective responses within the plant. The researchers discovered that this same molecule has a surprising effect on bacteria like E. coli: it disrupts biofilm ...

on the plant cell’s surface recognizes pathogen-associated molecular patterns (PAMPs) released by invaders—say, the flagellar proteins from pathogenic bacteria. This jump-starts signaling pathways ...

Plants face the constant challenge of allocating energy between growth and defense. While growth ensures survival and reproduction, defense protects against harmful bacteria. Until now, scientists ...

When grown on plates containing the piece of flagellin ... understand why these enzymes may be advantageous to both bacteria and their plant hosts. One hypothesis is that chopping up the flagella ...