Pathogen

Acidovorax citrulli

Overview

Scientific name	Acidovorax citrulli
Genus	Acidovorax
EPPO code	PSDMAC
Common name	Bacterial fruit blotch
Synonyms	Pseudomonas avenae subsp. citrulli

Description

Acidovorax citrulli is a Gram-negative bacterium causing bacterial fruit blotch mainly on watermelon and melons. It can cause seedling infection through seed transmission in many cucurbitea crops.

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Citrullus lanatus
Cucumis melo
Cucurbita spp.

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