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T.W. Mew, International Rice Research Institute, Bugwood.org

Bacterial leaf streak

Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzicola

Bacterial leaf streak (Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzicola) is a bacterial pathogen of Wild Rice and Southern Cutgrass. It is a native of Asia.

This pathogen is seed borne and if introduced, would be hard to control.

For more information about this plant pest, see the CAPS data sheet.

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