Linkage in the biosynthesis of lipopolysaccharide and exopolysaccharide of Xanthomonas campestris

What is it about?

Inactivation of Xanthomonas campestris pv. campestris lipopolysaccharide biosynthetic genes indicates a linkage between the cellular processes involved in lipopolysaccharide and exopolysaccharide biosynthesis

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Why is it important?

Lipopolysaccharide (LPS) and the exopolysaccharide xanthan are important virulence factors of xanthomonads, plant pathogenic bacteria that worldwide menace agricultural crops. At the same time, xanthan is a commercially important thickening agent. Better understanding LPS and xanthan biosynthesis contributes to pest management and to enhanced biotechnological xanthan production.