These bugs wreck other citrus crops, coffee and nuts. Now a Brazilian research consortium has unraveled X. fastidiosa s complete genome sequence. This is the first time such a task has been completed for a plant pathogen and it could help researchers develop resistant crops. Pierce's Disease, other plant diseases caused by Xylella, insect vectors, and control guidelines for California. US DOE Microbial Genome Program Home TIGR Comprehensive Microbial Resource designed to allow the user to access data from all microbial genome sequences completed to date, including sequence, annotation, and other information.
Microbial diversity is an unseen national resource that deserves greater attention.
Too small to be seen no longer means too small to be studied or valued.