Survey of Oxolinic Acid-Resistant Erwinia amylovora in Korean Apple and Pear Orchards, and the Fitness Impact of Constructed Mutants

Fire blight caused by Erwinia amylovora (Ea) is a devastating disease in apple and pear trees. Oxolinic acid (OA), a quinolone family antibiotic that inhibits DNA gyrase, has been employed to control fire blight in South Korea since 2015. The continuous use of this bactericide has resulted in the em...

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Main Authors: Hyeonheui Ham, Ga-Ram Oh, Dong Suk Park, Yong Hoon Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hanrimwon Publishing Company 2022-10-01
Series:The Plant Pathology Journal
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Online Access:http://ppjonline.org/upload/pdf/PPJ-OA-04-2022-0059.pdf