Gene content or gene expression, which determines the difference in host specificity and virulence of strains of Xanthomonas citri subsp. citri?

ABSTRACT: Xanthomonas is one important model microbe to study the molecular determinants of virulence and host range of pathogens since Xanthomonas is capable of infecting numerous monocotyledonous and dicotyledonous plants. Among the plant diseases caused by Xanthomonas, X. citri subsp. citri (Xcc) causes citrus canker, which has significant impact on citrus production. Xcc is classified into different strains primarily by host range including A and Aw. The A (Asiatic) strain (XccA) has a wide host range and is most virulent, whereas Aw (Wellington) strain has restricted host range including Key or Mexican lime and alemow. We hypothesized that not only gene content but also gene expression contributes to the difference in virulence and host range of closely related strains. To test our hypothesis,

ORGANISM(S): Xanthomonas citri subsp. citri

SUBMITTER: Neha Jalan 

PROVIDER: E-GEOD-41519 | biostudies-arrayexpress |

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-arrayexpress