Human-pathogens and plants, a Neolithic evolutionary tale

Abstract

This forum explores the hypothesis that plants serve as a hub for the evolution of generalist Salmonella strains, and can be traced back to the Neolithic era when agriculture emerged. It suggests a unique interconnection among humans, plants, animals, and Salmonella, potentially driving the evolution of the pathogen on farms.

Keywords: Neolithic agricultural evolution; Salmonella; enteric pathogens; evolutionary dynamics; food safety; plant–pathogen interaction.