LetgenPro|Real Time PCR Kit 300 rxn (Xanthomonas campestris pv.corylina)

Xanthomonas campestris pv. corylina is a gram negative bacteria that causes necrosis on leaves and fruits and cankers on woody components of hazelnut. Bacteria spread plant to plant through rain, wind or pruning tools. The effect of infection on hazelnut trees can cause so dramatic ecomomic results. Turkey, Italy, Spain and USA are the biggest hazelnut producers in the world. The infection affects mostly young trees that 1-4 years old. Although old trees are rarely death, fruits and bud shoots are affected and the yield decreases.