differentiation of Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae (Xoo) pathogen from rice. The study aimed
to conduct molecular characterization and DNA fingerprinting of 23 Xoo isolates from East
Africa and two Xoo isolates from IRRI (Philippines) as control. PCR analysis was carryout on
genomic DNA of 25 Xoo isolates using 6 Xoo specific primer pairs. Cluster analyses of
genetic data obtained from 25 Xoo DNA fingerprints revealed two major genotypes (GrpA …