EPPO Global Database

Xanthomonas citri pv. aurantifolii(XANTAU)

Distribution details in Brazil

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2022: Present, restricted distribution
Comments
The situation for Brazil is rather uncertain. According to Licciardella et al. (2022), B and C type strains are no longer causing outbreaks in the field.
References
* Jaciani FJ, Destéfano SA, Neto JR, Belasque Jr J (2009) Detection of a new bacterium related to Xanthomonas fuscans subsp. aurantifolii infecting swingle citrumelo in Brazil. Plant Disease 93(10), 1074.
------- Strain infecting Swingle citrumelo (Citrus paradisi x Poncirus trifoliata).

* Licciardello G, Caruso P, Bella P, Boyer C, Smith MW, Pruvost O, Robene I, Cubero J, Catara V (2022) Pathotyping citrus ornamental relatives with Xanthomonas citri pv. citri and X. citri pv. aurantifolii refines our understanding of their susceptibility to these pathogens. Microorganisms 10, 986. https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms10050986
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Argentina Absent, pest no longer present view...
Paraguay Present, no details view...
Uruguay Absent, pest no longer present view...