Tuesday, October 15, 2024
COST Action CA16107 EuroXanth

Publications

Publications from EuroXanth:

  • Altin et al. (2020) First report of bacterial spot caused by Xanthomonas cucurbitae on pumpkin in Italy. New Disease Reports 41: 21. doi: 10.5197/j.2044-0588.2020.041.021 (PDF file)
  • Anguita-Maeso et al. (2022) Xylella fastidiosa infection reshapes microbial composition and network associations in the xylem of almond trees. Frontiers in Microbiology 13: 866085. doi: 10.3389/fmicb.2022.866085 (PDF file)
  • Arias-Giraldo et al. (2020) Complete circularized genome data of two Spanish strains of Xylella fastidiosa (IVIA5235 and IVIA5901) using hybrid assembly approaches. Phytopathology 110: 969-972. doi: 10.1094/PHYTO-01-20-0012-A (PDF file)
  • Arroyo-Velez et al. (2020) From effectors to effectomes: Are functional studies of individual effectors enough to decipher plant pathogen infectious strategies? PLoS Pathogens 16: e1009059. doi: 10.1371/journal.ppat.1009059 (PDF file)
  • Baránek et al. (2021) Epigenetic modulating chemicals significantly affect the virulence and genetic characteristics of the bacterial plant pathogen Xanthomonas campestris pv. campestris. Genes 12: 804. doi: 10.3390/genes12060804 (PDF file)
  • Beran et al. (2021) KEC: unique sequence search by K-mer exclusion. Bioinformatics 37: 3349-3350. doi: 10.1093/bioinformatics/btab196 (PDF file)
  • Campos et al. (2021) First historical genome of a crop bacterial pathogen from herbarium specimen: Insights into citrus canker emergence. PLoS Pathogens 17: e1009714. doi: 10.1371/journal.ppat.1009714 (PDF file)
  • Catara et al. (2021) Trends in molecular diagnosis and diversity studies for phytosanitary regulated Xanthomonas. Microorganisms 9: 862. doi: 10.3390/microorganisms9040862 (PDF file)
  • Chen et al. (2021) Common bacterial blight of bean: a model of seed transmission and pathological convergence. Molecular Plant Pathology 22: 1464-1480. doi: 10.1111/mpp.13067 (PDF file)
  • Clavijo et al. (2022) Complete genome sequence resource for Xanthomonas translucens pv. undulosa MAI5034, a wheat pathogen from Uruguay. Phytopathology 112: 2036-2039. doi: 10.1094/PHYTO-01-22-0025-A (PDF file)
  • Cohen et al. (2020) High-quality genome resource of Xanthomonas hyacinthi generated via long-read sequencing. Phytopathology 104: 1011-1012. doi: 10.1094/PDIS-11-19-2393-A (PDF file)
  • Costa et al. (2021) Integrating science on Xanthomonadaceae for sustainable plant disease management in Europe. Molecular Plant Pathology 22: 1461-1463. doi: 10.1111/mpp.13150 (PDF file)
  • Costa et al. (2023) Integrating science on Xanthomonas and Xylella for integrated plant disease management. Microorganisms 11: 6. doi: 10.3390/microorganisms11010006 (PDF file)
  • Costa et al. (2024) A community-curated DokuWiki resource on diagnostics, diversity, pathogenicity and genetic control of xanthomonads. Molecular Plant-Microbe interactions 37: 347-353. doi: 10.1094/MPMI-11-23-0184-FI (PDF file)
  • Cottyn et al. (2021) First report of bacterial leaf spot of Hydrangea in retail nurseries in Belgium caused by strains assigned to a new Xanthomonas hortorum clade. New Disease Reports 43: e12008. doi: 10.1002/ndr2.12008 (PDF file)
  • D’Attoma et al. (2019) Ionomic differences between susceptible and resistant olive cultivars infected by Xylella fastidiosa in the outbreak area of Salento, Italy. Pathogens 8: 272. doi: 10.3390/pathogens8040272 (PDF file)
  • D’Attoma et al. (2020) Phenotypic characterization and transformation attempts reveal peculiar traits of Xylella fastidiosa subspecies pauca strain De Donno. Microorganisms 8: 1832. doi: 10.3390/microorganisms8111832 (PDF file)
  • Denancé et al. (2018) Two ancestral genes shaped the Xanthomonas campestris TAL effector gene repertoire. New Phytologist 219: 391-407. doi: 10.1111/nph.15148 (PDF file)
  • Dia et al. (2021) Xanthomonas hydrangeae sp. nov., a novel plant pathogen isolated from Hydrangea arborescens. International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology 71: 005163. doi: 10.1099/ijsem.0.005163
  • Dia et al. (2022) Xanthomonas hortorum – beyond gardens: current taxonomy, genomics, and virulence repertoires. Molecular Plant Pathology 23: 597-621. doi: 10.1111/mpp.13185 (PDF file)
  • Dia et al. (2022) Differentiation of the Xanthomonas hortorumXanthomonas hydrangeae species complex using sensitive and selective LAMP assays. Frontiers in Agronomy 4: 898778. doi: 10.3389/fagro.2022.898778 (PDF file)
  • Dimaria et al. (2024) Draft genome sequence of Xanthomonas arboricola pv. pruni PVCT 262.1 isolated from Prunus dulcis in Italy. Microbiology Resource Announcements, in press. DOI: 10.1128/mra.00273-24 (PDF file)
  • Eichmeier et al. (2019) Detection of Xanthomonas campestris pv. campestris through a real-time PCR assay targeting the zur gene and comparison with detection targeting the hrpF gene. European Journal of Plant Pathology 155: 891-902. doi: 10.1007/s10658-019-01820-0 (PDF file)
  • Erken Meral et al. (2022) Complete genome sequence of Xanthomonas campestris pv. campestris SB80, a race 4 strain isolated from white head cabbage in Turkey. Microbiology Resource Announcements 11: e0002222. doi: 10.1128/mra.00022-22 (PDF file)
  • Fernandes et al. (2018a) High-quality draft genome sequence of Xanthomonas sp. strain CPBF 424, a walnut-pathogenic strain with atypical features. Microbiology Resource Announcements 7: e00921-18. doi: 10.1128/MRA.00921-18 (PDF file)
  • Fernandes et al. (2018b) High-quality draft genome sequence of Xanthomonas arboricola pv. juglandis CPBF 1521, isolated from leaves of a symptomatic walnut tree in Portugal without a past of phytosanitary treatment. Microbiology Resource Announcements 7: e00887-18. doi: 10.1128/MRA.00887-18 (PDF file)
  • Fernandes et al. (2021a) Comprehensive diversity assessment of walnut‐associated xanthomonads reveal the occurrence of distinct Xanthomonas arboricola lineages and of a new species (Xanthomonas euroxanthea) within the same tree. Plant Pathology 70: 943-958. doi: 10.1111/ppa.13355
  • Fernandes et al. (2021b) Comparative genomics of Xanthomonas euroxanthea and Xanthomonas arboricola pv. juglandis strains isolated from a single walnut host tree. Microorganisms 9: 624. doi: 10.3390/microorganisms9030624 (PDF file)
  • Gagnevin et al. (2021) Herbaria, a window into the evolutionary history of crop pathogens. In: Natural History Collections in the Science of the 21st Century: A Sustainable Resource for Open Science (ed. R. Pellens), pp. 195-218. ISTE Ltd, London, UK and John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, USA. doi: 10.1002/9781119882237.ch13
  • Garita-Cambronero et al. (2018) Xanthomonas arboricola pv. pruni, causal agent of bacterial spot of stone fruits and almond: its genomic and phenotypic characteristics in the X. arboricola species context. Molecular Plant Pathology 19: 2053-2065. doi: 10.1111/mpp.12679 (PDF file)
  • Garita-Cambronero et al. (2019) Xanthomonas citri subsp. citri and Xanthomonas arboricola pv. pruni: comparative analysis of two pathogens producing similar symptoms in different host plants. PLoS One 14: e0219797. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0219797 (PDF file)
  • Gašic et al. (2018) Complete genome of the Xanthomonas euvesicatoria specific bacteriophage K81, its survival and potential in control of pepper bacterial spot. Frontiers in Microbiology 9: 2021. doi: 10.3389/fmicb.2018.02021 (PDF file)
  • Gazdik et al. (2021) Persistence of Xanthomonas campestris pv. campestris in field soil in Central Europe. Microorganisms 9: 591. doi: 10.3390/microorganisms9030591 (PDF file)
  • Gétaz et al. (2018) High-quality draft genome sequences of five Xanthomonas arboricola pv. fragariae isolates. Genome Announcements 6: e01585-17. doi: 10.1128/genomeA.01585-17 (PDF file)
  • Gétaz et al. (2020) Host–pathogen interactions between Xanthomonas fragariae and its host Fragaria x ananassa investigated with a dual RNA-seq analysis. Microorganisms 8: 1253. doi: 10.3390/microorganisms8081253 (PDF file)
  • Giampetruzzi et al. (2019) Draft genome resources of two strains (“ESVL” and “IVIA5901”) of Xylella fastidiosa associated with almond leaf scorch disease in Alicante, Spain. Phytopathology 109: 219-221. doi: 10.1094/PHYTO-09-18-0328-A (PDF file)
  • Gluck-Thaler et al. (2020) Repeated gain and loss of a single gene modulates the evolution of vascular plant pathogen lifestyles. Science Advances 6: eabc4516. doi: 10.1126/sciadv.abc4516 (PDF file)
  • Goettelmann et al. (2022) Complete genome assemblies of all Xanthomonas translucens pathotype strains reveal three genetically distinct clades. Frontiers in Microbiology 12: 817815. doi: 10.3389/fmicb.2021.817815 (PDF file)
  • Goettelmann et al. (2023) High genomic plasticity and unique features of Xanthomonas translucens pv. graminis revealed through comparative analysis of complete genome sequences. BMC Genomics 24: 741. doi: 10.1186/s12864-023-09855-8 (PDF file)
  • Hakalová et al. (2022) Combined effect of thyme and clove phenolic compounds on Xanthomonas campestris pv. campestris and biocontrol of black rot disease on cabbage seeds. Frontiers in Microbiolog 13: 1007988. doi: 10.3389/fmicb.2022.1007988 (PDF file)
  • Kałużna et al. (2021) Xanthomonas arboricola pv. juglandis and pv. corylina: Brothers or distant relatives? Genetic clues, epidemiology, and insights for disease management. Molecular Plant Pathology 22: 1481-1499. doi: 10.1111/mpp.13073 (PDF file)
  • Kałużna et al. (2022) Complete genome sequence data of two Xanthomonas arboricola strains isolated from blueberry plants displaying bacterial leaf blight in Poland. Phytopathology 112: 1814-1818. doi: 10.1094/PHYTO-11-21-0484-A (PDF file)
  • Kałużna et al. (2023) Specific and sensitive detection tools for Xanthomonas arboricola pv. corylina, the causal agent of bacterial blight of hazelnut, developed with comparative genomics. Frontiers in Plant Science 14: 1254107. doi: 10.3389/fpls.2023.1254107 (PDF file)
  • Koebnik et al. (2020) The complete genome sequence of Xanthomonas theicola, the causal agent of canker on tea plants, reveals novel secretion systems in clade-1 xanthomonads. Phytopathology 111: 611-616. doi: 10.1094/PHYTO-07-20-0273-SC (PDF file)
  • Koebnik et al. (2024) Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the first Xanthomonas genome sequences – how genomics revolutionized taxonomy, provided insight into the emergence of pathogenic bacteria, enabled new fundamental discoveries and helped developing novel control measures – a perspective from the French network on Xanthomonads. Peer Community Journal, 4: e19. doi: 10.24072/pci. infections.100193 (PDF file)
  • Kovács et al. (2019) Complete genome sequences of 10 Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae bacteriophages. Microbiology Resource Announcements 8: e00334-19. doi: 10.1128/MRA.00334-19 (PDF file)
  • Lang et al. (2019) A pathovar of Xanthomonas oryzae infecting wild grasses provides insight into the evolution of pathogenicity in rice agroecosystems. Frontiers in Plant Science 10: 507. doi: 10.3389/fpls.2019.00507 (PDF file)
  • Luneau et al. (2022) Xanthomonas transcriptome inside cauliflower hydathodes reveals bacterial virulence strategies and physiological adaptations at early infection stages. Molecular Plant Pathology 23: 159-174. doi: 10.1111/mpp.13117 (PDF file)
  • Luneau et al. (2022) Genome-wide identification of fitness determinants in the Xanthomonas campestris bacterial pathogen during early stages of plant infection. New Phytologist 236: 235-248. doi: 10.1111/nph.18313 (PDF file)
  • Mácha et al. (2021) Killing effect of Bacillus velezensis FZB42 on a Xanthomonas campestris pv. campestris (Xcc) strain newly isolated from cabbage Brassica oleracea convar. Capitata (L.): a metabolomic study. Microorganisms 9: 1410. doi: 10.3390/microorganisms9071410 (PDF file)
  • Mafakheri et al. (2022) Phenotypic and molecular-phylogenetic analyses revealed distinct features of crown gall-associated Xanthomonas strains. Microbiology Spectrum 10: e00577-21. doi: 10.1128/spectrum.00577-21 (PDF file)
  • Martins et al. (2020) Xanthomonas euroxanthea sp. nov., a new xanthomonad species including pathogenic and non-pathogenic strains of walnut. International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology 70: 6024-6031. doi: 10.1099/ijsem.0.004386 (PDF file)
  • Mücke et al. (2019) Transcriptional reprogramming of rice cells by Xanthomonas oryzae TALEs. Frontiers in Plant Science 10: 162. doi: 10.3389/fpls.2019.00162 (PDF file)
  • Nakato et al. (2019) A new multi locus variable number of tandem repeat analysis scheme for epidemiological surveillance of Xanthomonas vasicola pv. musacearum, the plant pathogen causing bacterial wilt on banana and enset. PLoS One 14: e0215090. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0215090 (PDF file)
  • Peduzzi et al. (2023) Complete genome sequencing of three clade-1 xanthomonads reveals genetic determinants for a lateral flagellin and the biosynthesis of coronatine-like molecules in Xanthomonas. Phytopathology 113: 1185-1191. doi: 10.1094/PHYTO-10-22-0373-SC
  • Peňázová et al. (2020) Multiplex real-time PCR for the detection of Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. michiganensis, Pseudomonas syringae pv. tomato and pathogenic Xanthomonas species on tomato plants. PLoS One 15: e0227559. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0227559 (PDF file)
  • Popović et al. (2022) First report of Xanthomonas euvesicatoria causing bacterial leaf spot of pepper (Capsicum annuum) in Montenegro. Plant Dis. 106: 1514. doi: 10.1094/PDIS-08-21-1655-PDN (PDF file)
  • Pothier et al. (2022) Complete genome and plasmid sequence data of three strains of Xanthomonas arboricola pv. corylina strains, the bacterium responsible for bacterial blight of hazelnut. Phytopathology 112: 956-960. doi: 10.1094/PHYTO-08-21-0356-A (PDF file)
  • Puławska et al. (2020) Transcriptome analysis of Xanthomonas fragariae in strawberry leaves. Scientific Reports 10: 20582. doi: 10.1038/s41598-020-77612-y (PDF file)
  • Roeschlin et al. (2019) PthA4AT, a 7.5-repeats transcription activator-like (TAL) effector from Xanthomonas citri ssp. citri, triggers citrus canker resistance. Molecular Plant Pathology 20: 1394-1407. doi: 10.1111/mpp.12844 (PDF file)
  • Roeschlin et al. (2024) Designer transcription activator-like effectors enable discovery of cell death-inducer genes. Plant Physiology, in press. doi: 10.1093/plphys/kiae230 (PDF file)
  • Román-Écija et al. (2023) Two Xylella fastidiosa subsp. multiplex strains isolated from almond in Spain differ in plasmid content and virulence traits. Phytopathology 113: 960-974. doi: 10.1094/PHYTO-06-22-0234-R (PDF file)
  • Roman-Reyna et al. (2019) Genome resource of barley bacterial blight and leaf streak pathogen Xanthomonas transluscens pv. translucens strain UPB886. Plant Disease 104: 13-15. doi: 10.1094/PDIS-05-19-1103-A (PDF file)
  • Sabuquillo & Cubero (2021) Biofilm formation in Xanthomonas arboricola pv. pruni: structure and development. Agronomy 11: 546 doi: 10.3390/agronomy11030546 (PDF file)
  • Šević et al. (2019) Integration of biological and conventional treatments in control of pepper bacterial spot. Crop Protection 119: 46–51. doi: 10.1016/j.cropro.2019.01.006
  • Silva et al. (2022) DNA markers for detection and genotyping of Xanthomonas euroxanthea. Microorganisms 10: 10781. doi: 10.3390/microorganisms10061078 (PDF file)
  • Stefani et al. (2021) Bacteriophage-mediated control of phytopathogenic xanthomonads: a promising green solution for the future. Microorganisms 9: 1056. doi: 10.3390/microorganisms9051056 (PDF file)
  • Stehlíková et al. (2020) Development of real-time and colorimetric loop mediated isothermal amplification assay for detection of Xanthomonas gardneri. Microorganisms 8: 1301. doi: 10.3390/microorganisms8091301 (PDF file)
  • Studholme et al. (2020) Transfer of Xanthomonas campestris pv. arecae, and Xanthomonas campestris pv. musacearum to Xanthomonas vasicola (Vauterin) as Xanthomonas vasicola pv. arecae comb. nov., and Xanthomonas vasicola pv. musacearum comb. nov. and description of Xanthomonas vasicola pv. vasculorum pv. nov. Phytopathology 110: 1153-1160. doi: 10.1094/PHYTO-03-19-0098-LE (PDF file)
  • Stulberg et al. (2020) Genomics-informed molecular detection of Xanthomonas vasicola pv. vasculorum strains causing severe bacterial leaf streak of corn. Phytopathology 110: 1174-1179. doi: 10.1094/PHYTO-12-18-0453-R (PDF file)
  • Teper et al. (2018) The Xanthomonas euvesicatoria type III effector XopAU is an active protein kinase that manipulates plant MAP kinase signaling. PLoS Pathogens 14: e1006880. doi: 10.1371/journal.ppat.1006880 (PDF file)
  • Vancheva et al. (2021) Molecular epidemiology of Xanthomonas euvesicatoria strains from the Balkan Peninsula revealed by a new multiple-locus variable-number tandem-repeat analysis scheme. Microorganisms 9: 536. doi: 10.3390/microorganisms9030536 (PDF file)
  • You et al. (2023) The eINTACT system dissects bacterial exploitation of plant osmosignalling to enhance virulence. Nature Plants 9: 128-141. doi: 10.1038/s41477-022-01302-y (PDF file)
  • Zárate-Chaves et al. (2023) CRISPRi in Xanthomonas demonstrates functional convergence of Transcription Activator-Like effectors in two divergent pathogens. New Phytologist 238: 1593-1604. doi: 10.1111/nph.18808 (PDF file)
  • Zarei et al. (2022) Taxonomic refinement of Xanthomonas arboricola. Phytopathology 112: 1630-1639. doi: 10.1094/PHYTO-12-21-0519-R (PDF file)

Posters and Conference Presentations from EuroXanth:

  • Altin et al. (2019a) Integrating copper and a microbial consortium for an effective control strategy against the bacterial blight of walnut. 4th International Symposium on Biological Control of Bacterial Plant Diseases in Viterbo, Italy (July 9-11, 2019) (PDF file)
  • Altin et al. (2019b) Isolation and characterization of the bacteriophages infecting Xanthomonas arboricola pv. juglandis. 5th Symposium of the French Phage Network in Grenoble, France (October 8-9, 2019) (PDF file)
  • Altin et al. (2021) Synthesis, characterisation and efficacy of chitosan-stabilised silver nanoparticles against Xanthomonas vesicatoria, the causal agent of tomato bacterial spot. 4th Annual EuroXanth Conference (Online conference; June 28 – 30, 2021) (PDF file)
  • Anguita-Maeso et al. (2019) Characterization of the olive xylem microbiome community composition by metabarcoding greatly depends on the matrix used to extract DNA and 16S universal bacterial PCR primers. 2nd European Conference on Xylella fastidiosa in Ajaccio, France (October 29 – 30, 2019) (PDF file)
  • Anguita-Maeso et al. (2021) Bioinformatic pipelines are determinant in the analysis of microbial communities from different ecological niches in cultivated olive trees. 4th Annual EuroXanth Conference (Online conference; June 28 – 30, 2021) (PDF file)
  • Ares et al. (2019) The microbiome of xylem sap associated with almond leaf scorch disease caused by Xylella fastidiosa in South-East Spain. Congress of Microbiology and Biotechnology 2019 (MICROBIOTEC 19) in Coimbra, Portugal (December 5 – 7, 2019) (PDF file)
  • Beran and Stehlíková (2021) Specific DNA markers for detection of Xanthomonas gardneri based on analysis of 2500 genomes within 30 minutes. 4th Annual EuroXanth Conference (Online conference; June 28 – 30, 2021) (PDF file)
  • Čepukoit et al. (2022) Screening of microorganisms for antagonistic activity against pathogenic bacteria Xanthomonas spp. 14th International Conference on Plant Pathogenic Bacteria, Assisi, Italy (July 3 – 8, 2022) (PDF file)
  • D’Attoma et al. (2019a) Leaf ionome profile of susceptible and resistant olive cultivars infected by Xylella fastidiosa. 2nd European Conference on Xylella fastidiosa in Ajaccio, France (October 29 – 30, 2019) (PDF file)
  • D’Attoma et al. (2019b) Transformation of Xylella fastidiosa subspecies pauca strain ‘De Donno’. 2nd European Conference on Xylella fastidiosa in Ajaccio, France (October 29 – 30, 2019)
  • Dia et al. (2022) Comparative genomics, refined taxonomy, and genome-informed diagnostics for differentiation of the Xanthomonas hortorumXanthomonas hydrangeae species complex. Presentation at the 14th International Conference on Plant Pathogenic Bacteria, Assisi, Italy (July 3 – 8, 2022)
  • Dia et al. (2022) Bacterial leaf spot of Hydrangea: on a “new old” disease and the importance of getting it right in phytodiagnostics. 14th International Conference on Plant Pathogenic Bacteria, Assisi, Italy (July 3 – 8, 2022) (PDF file)
  • Martins et al. (2019) Genomic insights into the evolution of pathogenicity in a new walnut-associated Xanthomonas species. Congress of Microbiology and Biotechnology 2019 (MICROBIOTEC 19) in Coimbra, Portugal (December 5 – 7, 2019) (PDF file)
  • Gašić et al. (2018) Biocontrol potential of bacteriophage KΦ1 in control of pepper bacterial spot. 11th International Congress of Plant Pathology in Boston, MA, U.S.A. (July 29 – August 3, 2018) (PDF file)
  • Kałużna and Pothier (2021) Complete genome sequences and characterization of Xanthomonas arboricola, the causal agent of bacterial leaf blight of blueberry. 4th Annual EuroXanth Conference (Online conference; June 28 – 30, 2021) (PDF file)
  • Kałużna and Pothier (2022) Complete genome sequences and characterization of Xanthomonas arboricola, the novel causal agent of bacterial leaf blight of blueberry. 14th International Conference on Plant Pathogenic Bacteria, Assisi, Italy (July 3 – 8, 2022) (PDF file)
  • Kałużna et al. (2022) Specific and sensitive detection systems for Xanthomonas arboricola pv. corylina – the causal agent of bacterial blight of hazelnut based on comparative genomics. 14th International Conference on Plant Pathogenic Bacteria, Assisi, Italy (July 3 – 8, 2022) (PDF file)
  • Koebnik and Emeriau (2017) Integrating science on Xanthomonadaceae for integrated plant disease management in Europe. European Conference on Xylella fastidiosa in Palma de Mallorca, Spain (November 13 – 15, 2017) (PDF file)
  • Montilon et al. (2019) Evaluation of xylem vascular occlusions in olive cultivars infected with Xylella fastidiosa. 2nd European Conference on Xylella fastidiosa in Ajaccio, France (October 29 – 30, 2019)
  • Novotny et al. (2022) Killing effect of Bacillus velezensis FZB42 on a Xanthomonas campestris pv. campestris strain newly isolated from cabbage: a metabolomic study. 14th International Conference on Plant Pathogenic Bacteria, Assisi, Italy (July 3 – 8, 2022) (PDF file)
  • Obradović et al. (2017) Preventing Xylella fastidiosa introduction in Serbia – Challenges in pathogen detection. European Conference on Xylella fastidiosa in Palma de Mallorca, Spain (November 13 – 15, 2017) (PDF file)
  • Popović et al. (2021) Xanthomonas arboricola pv. pruni associated with leaf and fruit spot and twig necrosis of peach, apricot and sweet cherry in Montenegro. 4th Annual EuroXanth Conference (Online conference; June 28 – 30, 2021) (PDF file)
  • Popović et al. (2022) Xanthomonas arboricola pv. pruni associated with leaf spot and twig necrosis of peach and sweet cherry in Montenegro. 14th International Conference on Plant Pathogenic Bacteria, Assisi, Italy (July 3 – 8, 2022) (PDF file)
  • Prokić et al. (2018) Studying Xanthomonas arboricola pv. corylina strains from Serbia for streptomycin and kasugamycin resistance and copper compounds sensitivity in vitro. 11th International Congress of Plant Pathology in Boston, MA, U.S.A. (July 29 – August 3, 2018) (PDF file)
  • Prokić et al. (2021) Etiology of bacterial leaf spot of arugula in Serbia. 4th Annual EuroXanth Conference (Online conference; June 28 – 30, 2021) (PDF file)
  • Roeschlin et al. (2021) PthA4AT, a short TAL-effector from Xanthomonas citri subsp. citri induces immunity in Nicotiana benthamiana. 4th Annual EuroXanth Conference (Online conference; June 28 – 30, 2021) (PDF file)
  • Vona et al. (2019) Monitoring of biofilm production in Xylella fastidiosa strain ‘De Donno’ via biochemical signalling modulation. 2nd European Conference on Xylella fastidiosa in Ajaccio, France (October 29 – 30, 2019)

Press Releases:


Special Issue in MDPI Microorganisms, edited by the four WG Leaders and the Chair:

  • Bellanger et al. (2022) Clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats in Xanthomonas citri — witnesses to a global expansion of a bacterial pathogen over time. Microorganisms 10: 1715. doi: 10.3390/microorganisms10091715 (PDF file)
  • Catara et al. (2021) Trends in molecular diagnosis and diversity studies for phytosanitary regulated Xanthomonas. Microorganisms 9: 862. doi: 10.3390/microorganisms9040862 (PDF file)
  • Costa et al. (2023) Integrating science on Xanthomonas and Xylella for integrated plant disease management. Microorganisms 11: 6. doi: 10.3390/microorganisms11010006 (PDF file)
  • D’Attoma et al. (2020) Phenotypic characterization and transformation attempts reveal peculiar traits of Xylella fastidiosa subspecies pauca strain De Donno. Microorganisms 8: 1832. doi: 10.3390/microorganisms8111832 (PDF file)
  • Fernandes et al. (2021) Comparative genomics of Xanthomonas euroxanthea and Xanthomonas arboricola pv. juglandis strains isolated from a single walnut host tree. Microorganisms 9: 624. doi: 10.3390/microorganisms9030624 (PDF file)
  • Gazdik et al. (2021) Persistence of Xanthomonas campestris pv. campestris in field soil in Central Europe. Microorganisms 9: 591. doi: 10.3390/microorganisms9030591 (PDF file)
  • Gétaz et al. (2020) Host–pathogen interactions between Xanthomonas fragariae and its host Fragaria x ananassa investigated with a dual RNA-seq analysis. Microorganisms 8: 1253. doi: 10.3390/microorganisms8081253 (PDF file)
  • Kang et al. (2021) Pan-genome analysis of effectors in Korean strains of the soybean pathogen Xanthomonas citri pv. glycines. Microorganisms 9: 2065. doi: 10.3390/microorganisms9102065 (PDF file)
  • Licciardello et al. (2022) Pathotyping citrus ornamental relatives with Xanthomonas citri pv. citri and X. citri pv. aurantifolii refines our understanding of their susceptibility to these pathogens. Microorganisms 10: 986. doi: 10.3390/microorganisms10050986 (PDF file)
  • Martins et al. (2021) Persister cells form in the plant pathogen Xanthomonas citri subsp. citri under different stress conditions. Microorganisms 9: 384. doi: 10.3390/microorganisms9020384 (PDF file)
  • Morelli et al. (2021) Xylella fastidiosa in olive: a review of control attempts and current management. Microorganisms 9: 1771 doi: 10.3390/microorganisms9081771 (PDF file)
  • Picchi et al. (2021) Modified monosaccharides content of xanthan gum impairs citrus canker disease by affecting the epiphytic lifestyle of Xanthomonas citri subsp. citri. Microorganisms 9: 1176. doi: 10.3390/microorganisms9061176 (PDF file)
  • Pruvost et al. (2021) Diversity and geographical structure of Xanthomonas citri pv. citri on citrus in the South West Indian Ocean region. Microorganisms 9: 945.doi: 10.3390/microorganisms9050945 (PDF file)
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