If you’ve ever wondered what exactly happens when a disease infects a plant, watch this video. This detailed animation shows Xanthomonas bacteria infecting a tomato plant, causing bacterial spot disease.
For more information about Xanthomonas in plants, and how to control it, visit the Plantwise Knowledge Bank.
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A very useful depiction of disease infection and resistance
Fabulous animation!
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Great!! And thanks.