Development of antibody to virulence factor flagellin and its evaluation in screening Ralstonia pseudosolanacearum

The bacterial wilt disease caused by Ralstonia pseudosolanacearum presents a notable economic risk to a variety of crucial crops worldwide. During preliminary isolation of this phytopathogen, several colonies of other saprophytic bacteria may be mistaken with it. So, the present study aims to address this issue by proposing the application of immunogenic proteins, particularly flagellin (FliC), to enable a rapid and early identification of bacterial wilt. In this study, a novel approach is unveiled for the early detection of R. pseudosolanacearum. The study exploits the immunogenic attributes of flagellin (FliC), by generating polyclonal antibodies against recombinant FliC within model organisms—rabbits and mice. The efficacy of these antibodies is meticulously assessed through discerning techniques, including DAS-ELISA and Western blot analyses, which elucidate their remarkable specificity in identifying various R. pseudosolanacearum strains. Furthermore, the introduction of antibody-coated latex agglutinating reagents offers an additional layer of confirmation, substantiating the feasibility of establishing a laboratory-based toolkit for swift screening and unambiguous identification of the bacterial wilt pathogen. This study presents a significant stride toward enhancing early diagnostic capabilities, potentially revolutionizing agricultural practices by safeguarding crop yield and quality through proactive pathogen detection and mitigation strategies. Graphical abstract.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:55

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Brazilian journal of microbiology - 55(2024), 1 vom: 17. Jan., Seite 809-821

Sprache:

Englisch

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Bhatt, Shalini [VerfasserIn]
Raj, S. Merwyn P. [VerfasserIn]
Faridi, Neha [VerfasserIn]
Pathak, Dinesh [VerfasserIn]
Agarwal, Ankur [VerfasserIn]
Mishra, Shraddha P. [VerfasserIn]

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Agglutination
DAS-ELISA
Flagellin
Polyclonal antibodies

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10.1007/s42770-023-01235-4

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SPR055064612