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A new method for early detection of latent infection by ‘Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus’ in citrus trees

Citation
Fujiwara et al. (2021). F1000Research 10
Names
Ca. Liberibacter asiaticus
Abstract
Background: ‘Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus’ (CLas) is a major causal agent of citrus greening disease. The disease primarily involves an asymptomatic, often latent infection of CLas. However, there is no effective technique to distinguish latent-infected trees from healthy ones. This study describes the development of a new detection method for latent CLas infection using cuttings. Methods: Root tissues regenerated from cuttings using symptomatic and asymptomatic citrus trees were prepared f