Comparative analysis of different molecular and serological methods for detection of Xylella fastidiosa in blueberry.

Bacterial leaf scorch, caused by Xylella fastidiosa, is a major threat to blueberry production in the southeastern United States. Management of this devastating disease is challenging and often requires early detection of the pathogen to reduce major loss. There are several different molecular and s...

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Main Authors: Sumyya Waliullah, Owen Hudson, Jonathan E Oliver, Phillip M Brannen, Pingsheng Ji, Md Emran Ali
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2019-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0221903