Fatty acid comparison of Xanthomonas campestris pathovars
Studies in the USA were carried out in order to compare the fatty acid composition of nine Xanthomonas campestris pathovars. By means of gas liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry the nine pathovars were distinguished and classified in three groups:
Group 1: Xanthomonas campestris pv. dieffenbachiae (EPPO A1 quarantine pest)
Group 2: X. campestris pv. campestris
X. campestris pv. citri A & B (EPPO A1 quarantine pest)
X. campestris pv. manihotis
X. campestris pv. phaseoli (EPPO A2 quarantine pest)
X. campestris pv. pruni (EPPO A2 quarantine pest)
X. campestris pv. vesicatoria (EPPO A2 quarantine pest)
Group 3: X. campestris pv. glycines
X. campestris pv. citri E (EPPO A1 quarantine pest)
X. campestris pv. begonia
Sources
Wells, J.; Civerolo, E.; Hartung, J.; Pohronezny, K. (1993) Cellular fatty acid composition of nine pathovars of Xanthomonas campestris.
Journal of Phytopathology 138, 125-136.