First Report of 'Candidatus Phytoplasma asteris' (Group 16SrI) Infecting Fruits and Vegetables in Islamabad, Pakistan

Nearby fruit and vegetable fields in Islamabad, Pakistan were surveyed for phytoplasma infection. 'Candidatus Phytoplasma asteris' (Group 16SrI) was found infecting mango, citrus, loquat, geranium, periwinkle, radish, blackberry and potato. Results suggest that a polyphagous vector may be...

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Published in:Journal of phytopathology 2009-10, Vol.157 (10), p.639-641
Main Authors: Fahmeed, Fauqia, Rosete, Yaima Arocha, Pérez, Karel Acosta, Boa, Eric, Lucas, John
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bacterial plant pathogens
Biological and medical sciences
Candidatus Phytoplasma asteris
Citrus
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Geranium
Mangifera indica
Pakistan
Phytopathology. Animal pests. Plant and forest protection
Phytoplasma
Solanum tuberosum
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Summary:Nearby fruit and vegetable fields in Islamabad, Pakistan were surveyed for phytoplasma infection. 'Candidatus Phytoplasma asteris' (Group 16SrI) was found infecting mango, citrus, loquat, geranium, periwinkle, radish, blackberry and potato. Results suggest that a polyphagous vector may be involved in phytoplasma transmission to these plant species, which are first host records of 16SrI phytoplasma infection in Pakistan.
ISSN:0931-1785
1439-0434
DOI:10.1111/j.1439-0434.2009.01549.x