Draft Genome Sequence of “ <i>Candidatus</i> Phytoplasma asteris” Strain OY-V, an Unculturable Plant-Pathogenic Bacterium

Abstract

Phytoplasmas are unculturable plant-pathogenic bacteria causing devastating damage to agricultural production worldwide. Here, we report the draft genome sequence of "Candidatus Phytoplasma asteris" strain OY-V. Most of the known virulence factors and host-interacting proteins were conserved in OY-V. This genome furthers our understanding of genetic diversity and pathogenicity of phytoplasmas.