A bacterial disease (Xanthomonas citri) that produces raised corky lesions on the leaves, stems and fruit of citrus trees, reducing fruit quality and causing premature leaf and fruit drop. It is subject to strict quarantine and eradication programs in many citrus producing regions, including large scale tree destruction campaigns in Florida in the early 2000s, because infected fruit and nursery stock can carry the bacterium into new areas.
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Quarantine StatusQuarantine Pest (ISPM 5) 1 Connections
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Orange, Crops Citrus canker (Xanthomonas citri) is a major bacterial disease of orange and other citrus.
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1. Citrus Canker (Wikipedia)
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Citrus canker is a disease affecting Citrus species caused by the bacterium Xanthomonas citri. Infection causes lesions on the leaves, stems, and fruit of citrus trees, including lime, oranges, and grapefruit. While not harmful to humans, canker significantly affects the vitality of citrus trees, causing leaves and fruit to drop prematurely; a fruit infected with canker is safe to eat, but too unsightly to be sold.
lead description
A bacterial disease (Xanthomonas citri) that produces raised corky lesions on the leaves, stems and fruit of citrus trees, reducing fruit quality and causing premature leaf and fruit drop.
lead description (quarantine-status)
It is subject to strict quarantine and eradication programs in many citrus producing regions, including large scale tree destruction campaigns in Florida in the early 2000s, because infected fruit and nursery stock can carry the bacterium into new areas.
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