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Development and Application of a Filamentous Phage-Based Rapid Detection Tool for Ralstonia pseudosolanacearum

Luo, Q.; Shu, F.; Zheng, D.

2025-08-16 microbiology
10.1101/2025.08.15.670626 bioRxiv
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Bacterial wilt caused by the Ralstonia solanacearum species complex (RSSC) is a devastating plant disease with a broad host range. Early detection is critical for disease management, yet conventional methods lack speed and specificity. This study developed a rapid detection system using engineered filamentous phages (RSCq) expressing bioluminescence genes (luxAB, nanoluc, and luxSit-i). Among the constructs, RSCqluxAB demonstrated optimal performance, detecting R. pseudosolanacearum at 1.58x103 CFU/mL within 12 hours, with minimal background noise. The phage retained stability for six months at 4{degrees}C, proving suitable for field applications. These findings highlight its potential for early pathogen monitoring, quarantine enforcement, and precision agriculture, though further validation in soil/plant samples is needed.

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