title: [Characterization of Xanthomonas campestris pv. cucurbitae, causal agent of the bacterial spot of squash].
abstract: Bacterial leaf spot of squash was characterized for the first time in Argentina. Cultural, physiological, morphological and cross-infection tests on Cucurbitaceae showed that the pathogen was Xanthomonas campestris pv. cucurbitae (Bryan) Dye. The bacterium isolated from winter squash proved pathogenic for pumpkin, winter squash, cucumber and watermelon but no for muskmelon.
authors.affiliation: Cátedra de Fitopatología, Facultad de Agronomía, Universidad Nacional de La Plata, Argentina.
authors.forename: A M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Alippi
mesh_terms: D010935:Plant Diseases; D014675:Vegetables; D014974:Xanthomonas / Q000302:isolation & purification / Q000378:metabolism / Q000472:pathogenicity*
vernacular_title: Caracterización de Xanthomonas campestris pv. cucurbitae, agente causal de la mancha bacteriana del zapallo.