First Report of Pectobacterium polaris Causing Soft Rot and Black Leg of Potato in Russia.

Blackleg and soft rot of potato (Solanum tuberosum) were monitored in the Central European part of Russia within a period of 2012- 2019. Symptoms included decay of tubers, blackening of stem vascular bundles, and partial yellowing of leaves. The disease causes serious potato yield losses in the field and storage.

Draft Genome Sequence of Pectobacterium atrosepticum PB72 and Complete Genome Sequence of the Specific Bacteriophage PP90.

We present the draft genome sequence of strain PB72 infecting potatoes in Russia. PB72 is similar to the previously reported strain 21A. Considering potential biocontrol of this pathogen, an infectious bacteriophage was isolated and characterized.

Draft Genome Sequences of New Genomospecies " Pectobacterium maceratum" Strains, Which Cause Soft Rot in Plants.

Investigation of collections of phytopathogenic bacteria has revealed some strains distinct from known spp. We report here the draft genome sequences of five such strains, isolated during the period of 1947 to 2012. Based on comparative genomics, we propose a new candidate genomospecies of the genus , " Pectobacterium maceratum.

Comprehensive analysis of draft genomes of two closely related pseudomonas syringae phylogroup 2b strains infecting mono- and dicotyledon host plants.

Background: In recent years, the damage caused by bacterial pathogens to major crops has been increasing worldwide. Pseudomonas syringae is a widespread bacterial species that infects almost all major crops. Different P.