Researchers at Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms (C-CAMP) have formulated a novel bio-alternative called XanthoControl for the effective management of Xanthomonas spp, a phytopathogenic bacteria.
According to C-CAMP, Xanthomonas is considered the fourth most virulent phytopathogenic bacteria, affecting 400 different plant varieties worldwide including important food and vegetable crops like rice, cruciferous vegetables, and pomegranate among others.
“The antibiotic Streptocycline, a mix of two antibiotics - Streptomycin and Tetracycline is the only available solution for Xanthomonas control. It is banned for agricultural use by the Government of India; hence, alternative biocontrol agents are an urgent requirement for the management of plant diseases,” states C-CAMP.
