An Update on the Current Biology of Bacterial Pathogens of Pomogrante

Abstract

Pomegranate crop with robust agronomical and remarkable preservation capabilities possess high pharmaceutical and therapeutic value. The fruit rind, seeds and pulp are good source of carbohydrates and minerals like calcium, iron and potassium. Hence is currently promoted as a functional food and nutraceutical with health promoting benefits. Also, currently several food products are pomegranate based. Thus, Pomegranate production is in huge demand in domestic and international markets. Bacterial pathogens are a major problem and threat to fruit production at various several stages. Also, they have high global epidemic potential. Blight and other diseases caused by bacteria in pomegranate are major diseases resulting in significant economic losses globally. A regular update of the pathogen incidence epidemiology, infection and detection   methods serve multiple benefits to the community associated to the crop. With this intention we survey and review the topic and present spectrum of data highlighting unique finding in the identifications, symptomatology detection and management methods. Bacterial blight causing P. ananatis, cellular resistance mechanisms, pCR coupled methods for early and accurate diagnosis and application of AI and computer design for detection are the major trends in pomegranate biology. Finally, future scope in the area includes CRISPaR, neural methods for detection of pathogen and disease management and exploring the pharmacotherapuetic potential of the crop.