<i>Pectobacterium punjabense</i> Causing Blackleg and Soft Rot of Potato: The First Report in the Russian Federation.

ABSTRACT: Phytopathogenic bacteria of the genus Pectobacterium are responsible for several diseases that affect potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) production worldwide, including blackleg and tuber soft rot. These bacteria are highly diverse, with over 17 different species currently identified. However, some of the recently described species, such as Pectobacterium punjabense, are still poorly understood. In this study, we focused on P. punjabense isolates collected from diseased potato tubers in Russia in 2021. Whole-genome sequencing was used to characterise the genomic diversity of the pathogen and determine the biochemical profiles of the isolated bacteria. The ability of these isolates to cause soft rot symptoms was tested. A comparative assessment of the potential pathog

SUBMITTER: Vasilyeva AA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11313954 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature