Bacterial Blight of Rice, Pathogenesis, symptom, and control
Bacterial blight of rice, caused by the pathogen Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae, is one of the most devastating diseases affecting rice crops worldwide, particularly in Asia. It infects rice plants at all growth stages, leading to wilting of seedlings, yellowing, and drying of leaves, ultimately causing significant yield losses. The disease spreads rapidly under warm,