New insights on the bacterial canker of kiwifruit (Pseudomonas syringae pv. actinidiae)

Abstract

Since 2008, Pseudomonas syringae pv. actinidiae, the causal agent of bacterial canker of kiwifruit has become the main\npathogen of yellow and green fleshed kiwifruit. All major kiwifruit producing countries in the world have been affected by this\nbacterial pathogen, leading to substantial economic losses. This review presents the current knowledge on various aspects about\nthe origin, epidemiology, detection and control strategies of Pseudomonas syringae pv. actinidiae