Abstract
Citrus canker is a plant disease that affects all the commercially important citrus varieties all over the world. It is caused by the Gram-negative bacteria Xanthomonas citri subsp. citri (X. citri). Infection generates corky-like lesions in the aerial parts of the plant, which n severe cases may lead to drop in production, and quality of the fruits. Symptomatic fruits may yet be used by …