Summary Taxonomic status: Bacteria; Phylum Proteobacteria; Class Gammaproteobacteria;
Order Xanthomonadales; Family Xanthomonadaceae; Genus Xanthomonas; Species …

Since citrus canker was first described in the early 1900's, four major types and three
species of pathogenic xanthomonads associated to citrus were identified based on the …

Antimicrobial activity of experimental formulations of two structurally different nano-zinc
oxide materials, plate-like Zinkicide SG4 and particulate Zinkicide SG6, was evaluated …

We determined that multiple and independent introductions of copper resistance genes
have taken place for strains of Xanthomonas citri subsp. citri from Argentina and strains of X …

Genetic exchange is considered to be an important process in the selective adaptation of
microorganisms to shifting and challenging environmental conditions. As a consequence of …

Citrus is one of the most ancient fruit crops cultivated in the world. For many countries, citrus
production is an important source of revenues. However, despite the richness of citrus …

Citrus canker disease is a major setback for citrus cultivation and processing industries
since this disease poses a serious threat to the fruit quality and quantity. Semiliquidambar …

Background: Worldwide citrus production is severely threatened by Asiatic citrus canker
which is caused by the proteobacterium Xanthomonas citri subsp. citri. Foliar sprays of …

In Taiwan, numerous crops are threatened by Xanthomonas diseases such as citrus
bacterial canker caused by X. citri subsp. citri and tomato bacterial spot mainly caused by X …

Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. punicae (Xap) causes bacterial blight disease in
pomegranates, often leading to 60–80% economic loss. In absence of a suitable Xap …