Assessing Root Colonization of Tomato Seedlings by a Pathogenic Bacterium Using Viable Cell Counts
Abstract
Source: Matthysse, A. G. Adherence of Bacteria to Plant Surfaces Measured in the Laboratory. J. Vis. Exp., (2018)This video demonstrates a protocol for measuring root colonization of tomato seedlings by wild-type and cellulose-deficient pathogenic bacteria. Viable counts of tightly adhering bacteria show greater adhesion and microcolony formation by the wild-type strain, highlighting cellulose’s role in stable root colonization.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Plant-Microbe Interactions and Immunity
Plant Pathogenic Bacteria Studies
Bacterial biofilms and quorum sensing
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Journal of Visualized Experiments
- Publication date
- 27 February 2026
- Language
- EN