Phytophthora is a group of fungal organisms that cause serious diseases in plants. These organisms can cause significant damage, particularly in agricultural fields and orchards.
Cucumber mosaic virus (CMV) is a widespread and highly contagious virus that can affect squash, cucumber, melon, cucurbits, tomatoes, peppers, and more than 800 other plant species.
Pseudomonas syringae is a Gram-negative bacterium that causes diseases in plants. This bacterium can cause significant economic losses in many agricultural crops.
Erwinia amylovora is a Gram-negative bacterium that causes extensive damage to fruit trees, particularly apples and pears.
Agrobacterium is a soil-borne bacterial genus that causes tumors (tissues) on plants. This bacterium has the ability to genetically modify plant structures, and the species Agrobacterium tumefaciens.
Phoma tracheiphila is a fungal species that causes serious damage to plants. This pathogen causes a disease called “flybug” in citrus trees (orange, lemon, tangerine, grapefruit, etc.).
