DNA Markers for Detection and Genotyping of .

is a bacterial species encompassing both pathogenic and non-pathogenic strains and is frequently found colonizing the same host plants as . This presents the need to develop a detection and genotyping assay able to track these bacteria in microbial consortia with other xanthomonads. Eight -specific DNA markers (XEA1-XEA8) were selected by comparative genomics and validated in silico regarding their specificity and consistency using BLASTn, synteny analysis, CG content, codon usage (CAI/eCAI values) and genomic proximity to plasticity determinants.