Genomic insights of the most prevalent sequence type of Xanthomonas citri pv. punicae strain 118, causative agent of bacterial blight on pomegranate
The most destructive pathogen of pomegranate, Xanthomonas citri pv. punicae (Xcp), causes bacterial blight or oily spots affecting quality and quantity of pomegranate production worldwide. Different Xcp isolates obtained from geographically distant regions exhibit remarkable similarities based on multi-locus sequence a...