Genome sequencing of Xanthomonas phaseoli pv. phaseoli from Serbia
Xanthomonas phaseoli pv. phaseoli is a bacterium that causes bacterial blight in common bean plants (Phaseolus vulgaris). It is a pathovar (pathogenic variety) of the Xanthomonas phaseoli species. Bacterial blight is a serious disease that affects the leaves, pods, and stems of common bean plants, leading to significant yield losses in affected crops.The bacterium Xanthomonas phaseoli pv. phaseoli is gram-negative and rod-shaped. It is transmitted primarily through contaminated seed, but it can also be spread through wind, rain, and mechanical means such as farming tools. Once the bacterium enters the plant, it colonizes the vascular system, leading to wilting, leaf necrosis, and the formation of water-soaked lesions. In severe cases, infected pods may display brown streaks or water-soaked spots.