Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification Assay for the Detection of Citrus Canker Causing Bacterial Variant, pv. A Strain.

Citrus canker, a highly transmissible bacterial disease, has three major types, with Asiatic canker (Canker A), caused by pv. ( A), being the most widespread and severe, affecting most citrus varieties. A has two mild variants, A* and A with a limited host range, reported in Southwest Asia and Florida, respectively.