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Comparative genomics of Spiraeoideae-infecting Erwinia amylovora strains provides novel insight to genetic diversity and identifies the genetic basis of a low-virulence strain.
Molecular plant pathology - 1 Jul 2018
Zeng Quan, Cui Zhouqi, Wang Jie, Childs Kevin L, Sundin George W, Cooley Daniel R, Yang Ching-Hong, Garofalo Elizabeth, Eaton Alan, Huntley Regan B, Yuan Xiaochen, Schultes Neil P
Abstract excerpt
Erwinia amylovora is the causal agent of fire blight, one of the most devastating diseases of apple and pear. Erwinia amylovora is thought to have originated in North America and has now spread to at least 50 countries worldwide. An understanding of the diversity of the pathogen population and the transmission to different geographical regions is important for the future mitigation of this disease. In this...
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