Biochemical characterisation and in vitro mitigation of Xanthomonas citri pv. punicae, causing bacterial blight in pomegranate, using antibiotics and copper compounds

Abstract Bacterial blight, caused by Xanthomonas citri pv. punicae (Xcp), severely impacts the global pomegranate industry, with alarming yield losses up to 80%. This pathogen becomes a glitch in the pomegranate industry, leading to reduced commercial pockets globally, especially in Pakistan. The ob...

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Published in:	Scientific Reports
Main Authors:	Lubna Altaf, Muhammad Ikhlaq, Bilal Akram, Rashid Azad, Ayesha Altaf, Ammara Noreen, Waqar Jaleel
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Nature Portfolio 2025-09-01
Subjects:	Bacterial blight Xanthomonas citri pv. punicae Pomegranate Biochemical characterisation Antibiotics Copper compounds
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-17228-2