Multilocus Sequence Typing and Whole Genome Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms reveal phylogenetic diversity and population structure of Xanthomonas citri subsp. citri

Key Points

• This research aims to understand the phylogenetic diversity and population structure of Xanthomonas citri subsp. citri.
• Developed a Multilocus Sequence Typing (MLST) scheme for tracking Xcc strains.
• Conducted Whole Genome Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (wgSNP) analysis for epidemiological insights.
• Investigated geographic structuring of Xcc populations.
• The MLST framework is reliable for identifying Xcc strains.
• wgSNP analysis provides fine-scale resolution for epidemiological studies.
• Findings highlight the evolutionary dynamics and spread of Xanthomonas citri.

Abstract