DNA polymorphisms and biocontrol of Bacillus antagonistic to citrus bacterial canker with indication of the interference of phyllosphere biofilms.

Citrus bacterial canker caused by Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. citri is a devastating disease resulting in significant crop losses in various citrus cultivars worldwide. A biocontrol agent has not been recommended for this disease. To explore the potential of bacilli native to Taiwan to control this d...

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Main Authors: Tzu-Pi Huang, Dean Der-Syh Tzeng, Amy C L Wong, Chun-Han Chen, Kuan-Min Lu, Ya-Huei Lee, Wen-Di Huang, Bing-Fang Hwang, Kuo-Ching Tzeng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2012-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3407170?pdf=render