Das Rätsel um Xylella fastidiosa und die Immunität des Olivenbaums
摘要
Olive trees are severely threatened by the Olive Quick Decline Syndrome (OQDS), caused by the xylem-dwelling bacterium Xylella fastidiosa. While many cultivars are highly susceptible, ‘Leccino’ exhibit partial resistance. To study the underlying immune mechanisms, we established stable callus cultures from vegetative tissues of susceptible and resistant cultivars. These cultures enable functional profiling of immune responses to known pathogen-associated molecular patterns (PAMPs) and Xf-derived triggers. Combined with genomic analysis, this system provides insights into cultivar-specific immunity and supports future strategies to enhance resistance in olive and related crops.