Comparison of Serological and Molecular Methods for Detection of <i>Spiroplasma citri</i> in Moroccan Citrus-Growing Areas

Comparison of Serological and Molecular Methods for Detection of <i>Spiroplasma citri</i> in Moroccan Citrus-Growing Areas

<i>Spiroplasma citri</i>, a helical motile, wall-less, and cultivable microorganism of the class Mollicutes, is the agent of the citrus stubborn disease. There is currently a lack of data about the presence of this pathogen in Moroccan citrus orchards. This study aims to validate serolog...

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Main Authors: Tourya Sagouti, Naima Rhallabi, Giancarlo Polizzi, Abdessalem Tahiri, Zineb Belabess, Essaid Ait Barka, Rachid Lahlali
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-02-01
Series:Plants
Subjects:
citrus stubborn disease
<i>Spiroplasma citri</i>
Morocco
DAS-ELISA
PCR
real-time PCR
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/12/3/667

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