Contributors to the Evolution of Virulence in Xanthomonas Bacteria: Implications for Pomegranate Biology
Ravikumar Patil. H. S, Mukunda Suryanarayana, S. Rajesha & H. B. Kiran Kumar · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2026
Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. punicae is an important bacterial pathogen associated with bacterial blight of pomegranate and can affect leaves, stems, branches and fruits. This review summarises factors that may contribute to virulence development, pathogen adaptation and disease pr...