cDNA sequences of Arabidopsis thaliana Col-0 in response to a broad spectrum biocontrol agent, Burkholderia sp SSG

Plants applied with a biocontrol agent Burkholderia sp isolate SSG one week or longer before being challenged with pathogens remain moderately resistant against a broad spectrum of pathogens. This project analyzed the transcriptome of Arabidopsis Col-0 sprayed with and without SSG cell suspension to determine whether such protection may result from defense priming triggered by the biocontrol agent. cDNA sequencing was done with Oxford Nanopore Technology for the SSG treated and mock plants 6 and 24 hours post-inoculation. The data analysis supports that SSG is an ISR inducer conferring plant protection upon pathogen encounter besides a pathogen suppressor and plant growth promoter previously described.