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Citrus canker is caused by

Updated On: Aug 8, 2023
  • mycoplasma
  • virus
  • fungus
  • bacteria
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Citrus canker is a disease of Citrus sp. caused by the bacterium Xanthomonas. It is basically a leaf spotting and fruit rind blemishing disease. Under highly favourable conditions, it causes defoliation, shoot dieback and fruit drop. It is highly contagious and spreads rapidly from a diseased plant to a healthy one.
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Citrus canker is caused by bacteria that belong to the genus Xanthomonas. It is a plant disease and is highly contagious. The plants that are affected by these bacteria will show symptoms of lesions on their leaves, stem and the fruits. This will eventually lead to the reduction in the yield of crops. The lesions have a water soaked area surrounding them that will give a ring-like appearance. 

The spread of citrus canker can be attributed to wind driven rain or splashing water that have bacterial contamination.Even the tools and other equipment can be contaminated. The contamination of bacteria should be measured and controlled so that there is no reduction in the production and cultivation of the crops. 

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