Which one of the following pathogen cause canker disease?
A
Meloidogyne incognita
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B
Anguina tritici
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C
Xanthomonas citri
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D
Pseudomonas rubilineans
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E
Phytophthora infestans
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Solution
The correct option is CXanthomonas citri Citrus canker is a disease affecting citrus species caused by the bacterium Xanthomonas citri. The infection causes lesions on the leaves, stems and fruit of citrus trees, including lime, oranges and grapefruit. While not harmful to humans, canker significantly affects the vitality of citrus trees, causing leaves and fruit to drop prematurely.