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What is the name (either correct name or synonym) of the causal agent of citrus canker disease ?

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The other three options borrow species names that actually belong to Bacillus, not Xanthomonas.
Updated On: Oct 13, 2026
  • Xanthomonas cereus
  • Xanthomonas licheniformis
  • Xanthomonas megaterium
  • Xanthomonas axonopodis
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: Citrus canker is one of the most damaging bacterial diseases of citrus orchards, spread by wind-driven rain and causing corky, water-soaked spots on leaves and fruit.
Step 2: Checking the species epithets given, cereus, licheniformis and megaterium are well known Bacillus species (Bacillus cereus, Bacillus licheniformis, Bacillus megaterium), so pairing them with the genus Xanthomonas creates a fictitious name.
Step 3: The real pathogen behind citrus canker is Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. citri (older name Xanthomonas citri), matching option (D).
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