First report of bacterial leaf blight disease of rice caused by Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae in Kenya

Bacterial leaf blight (BLB) caused by Xanthomonas oryzae pv. Oryzae (Xoo) is a devastating disease of rice crops, which can lead to yield losses ranging from 20 to 30% and as high as 50% (Mew 1987). BLB was first reported in Japan in 1884 and is now prevalent in most of the rice-producing countries...

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Main Authors:	Nganga, Everlyne, Brottier, Laurent, Boulard, G., Blasco, C., Auguy, Florence, Szurek, Boris, Bigirimana, Joseph
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	Inglés
Published:	Scientific Societies 2025
Subjects:	oryza sativa bacterial leaf blight xanthomonas oryzae plant diseases crop yield yield losses pathogenic bacteria disease incidence Asia Africa
Online Access:	https://hdl.handle.net/10568/176449