New dataset helps tomato growers reduce spread of bacterial canker

(American Phytopathological Society) A group of plant pathologists, primarily based at the University of California, Davis, became interested in studying Clavibacter when extension agents brought in diseased samples. In particular, they wanted to develop a diagnostic platform that could specifically detect the tomato pathogen, as some strains of Clavibacter do not cause disease.

Source: EurekAlert! - Biology - May 11, 2020 Category: Biology Source Type: news