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Lifestyle-associated variation in type IV secretion systems between phytopathogenic and environmental Open Access

Abstract

Type IV secretion systems (T4SSs) are versatile machines with variable functions including DNA uptake and release, protein translocation, and DNA conjugation. However, the diversity, distribution, and functional roles of the T4SS in the genus remain poorly understood. The species complex (RSSC) comprises three species of plant-pathogenic bacteria that cause bacterial wilt disease. The genus also includes non-RSSC species that are primarily environmental bacteria and rare opportunistic human pathogens. This study compared the diversity and phylogenetic distribution of T4SSs in the RSSC phytopathogens vs. non-RSSC environmentals. Phylogenetic analysis of VirB4 sequences and synteny analysis revealed 16 distinct T4SS clusters in , with 10 clusters found in RSSC phytopathogen genomes, 12 in non-RSSC environmental genomes, and 6 clusters in both groups. Collectively, these gene clusters were more prevalent in non-RSSC environmental genomes. The presence of type IV coupling protein and relaxase genes suggests that at least 14 of these T4SS gene clusters are putative DNA-conjugation systems. The clusters were encoded on accessory plasmids of various sizes or as integrative and conjugative elements on the chromosome or megaplasmid. The putative regions of transfer for T4SS gene clusters in the RSSC phytopathogen genomes often contained type III effectors, type VI secretion toxin/antitoxin clusters, and haemagglutinin gene clusters. In contrast, the non-RSSC environmentals were enriched in heavy metal metabolism and resistance genes. One of the 16 T4SS clusters, cluster i, exhibited evidence of specialization for the RSSC phytopathogens. These findings shed light on the eco-evolutionary differences within the genus .

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Keyword(s): accessory plasmids , conjugation , integrative and conjugative elements , Ralstonia and type IV secretion system
Funding
This study was supported by the:
  • National Science Foundation (Award 2336557)
    • Principal Award Recipient: TiffanyM. Lowe-Power
  • National Institute of Food and Agriculture (Award 2024-67013-43303)
    • Principal Award Recipient: TiffanyM. Lowe-Power
  • National Institute of Food and Agriculture (Award 2024-67013-42781)
    • Principal Award Recipient: TiffanyM. Lowe-Power
  • National Institute of Food and Agriculture (Award 1023861)
    • Principal Award Recipient: TiffanyM. Lowe-Power
  • National Institute of Food and Agriculture (Award 2024-67011-42914)
    • Principal Award Recipient: MatthewL. Cope-Arguello
  • University of California, Davis
    • Principal Award Recipient: TabithaC. Cowell
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  • This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License. This article was made open access via a Publish and Read agreement between the Microbiology Society and the corresponding author’s institution.
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