Murkute, Ashutosh A.


Publications
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Detection and Molecular Characterization of ‘Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus’ and Citrus Tristeza Virus Associated with Citrus Decline in Bhutan

Citation
Ghosh et al. (2021). Phytopathology® 111 (5)
Names
Ca. Liberibacter asiaticus
Abstract
Citrus, mainly mandarin (Citrus reticulata Blanco), is an economically important fruit crop in Bhutan. Despite having favorable agroclimatic conditions for citrus cultivation, the early decline of fruit-bearing orchards coupled with low crop productivity is a major concern among citrus growers. During a recent survey, an association of ‘Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus’ (citrus greening) and citrus tristeza virus (CTV), either singly or as mixed infections in declined citrus trees, was recorde