Phenotypic and Genomic Characterization of Pseudomonas Strains isolated from Tomato

This traineeship focuses on the phenotypic and genomic characterization of Pseudomonas strains isolated from tomato plants. Laboratory activities will include the evaluation of phenotypic traits such as colony morphology, motility, and pigment production, as well as pathogenicity/colonization assays and antimicrobial activity tests. Genomic analysis will be performed in silico to investigate the genetic features of the strains, including mining of secondary metabolite clusters, phylogenomics, ANI, genome annotation and comparative analysis. The aim is to better understand the diversity and potential impact of Pseudomonas strains on tomato health and disease management.