More findings of Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. citri in Florida (US)
In Florida (US), Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. citri (EPPO A1 quarantine pest) was recently found in Sun City Center (Tampa Bay, Hillsborough county). The site is a row of citrus trees near private houses. In addition, it is also reported that citrus canker has reached 10 commercial citrus orchards in the Miami-Dade county.
Sources
ProMED posting of 1999-01-19. Citrus canker spreading - USA (Florida)
http://www.promedmail.org/
Pest Alert posting, University of Florida,1999-12-06. Citrus canker found near Tampa Bay.
http://extlab7.entnem.ufl.edu/PestAlert/