Genomes of citrus canker pathogens decoded

Scientists have completed the draft genome sequences of two strains of the Xanthomonas bacteria that cause citrus canker. Citrus canker, a belligerent disease that has plagued plant growers in parts of the United States, South America, and Asia, causes millions of dollars in lost revenue every year. The genomic information obtained by these sequencing projects suggests possible intervention targets for further experimental investigation.

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