Spiroplasma citri
Spiroplasma citri is a bacterium species and the causative agent of Citrus stubborn disease.
| Spiroplasma citri | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Bacteria |
| Phylum: | Mycoplasmatota |
| Class: | Mollicutes |
| Order: | Mycoplasmatales |
| Family: | Mycoplasmataceae |
| Genus: | Spiroplasma |
| Species: | S. citri |
| Binomial name | |
| Spiroplasma citri Saglio, 1973 | |
Its genome has been partially sequenced.
The restriction enzyme SciNI, with the cutting site 5' GCGC / 3' CGCG, can be found in S. citri.
Euscelis incisa can be used as a vector of the bacterium to experimentally infect white clover (Trifolium repens).
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