There are inconsistencies with in vitro copper-tolerance screening methodology for Pseudomonas syringae pv. tomato in the current literature, particularly in relation to the appropriate medium to use, copper-tolerance thresholds and reporting medium pH and/or pH adjustment steps. This study investigates the effect of medium and pH on copper-tolerance results, including the potential use of 2-(N-morpholino)ethanesulfonic acid (MES) buffer to stabilise media pH.
Copper-tolerance methodology was investigated through in vitro and in vivo testing of P. syringae pv. tomato. Four different media were tested, Nutrient Agar (NA), Casitone Yeast Extract Glycerol Agar (CYEG), King's B medium (KB) and Potato Dextrose Agar (PDA). Highly variable copper-tolerance profiles were observed for different isolates on the media tested. A pH range of 5.8-7.0 produced consistent copper-tolerance data; outside of this range the data was unreliable. Addition of MES to media, buffered the pH to within the acceptable levels.
Copper-tolerance thresholds with different media can vary significantly and the lowering effect of copper sulfate on media pH must be considered in media preparation.
Methodology presented in the study can be extrapolated to copper-tolerance testing for other pathogenic plant bacteria, particularly other pseudomonads. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
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