C-CAMP formulates bio-alternative to control Xanthomonas
- Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms (C-CAMP) have formulated a novel bio-alternative called XanthoControl for the effective management of Xanthomonas spp, a phytopathogenic bacteria.
- According to C-CAMP, Xanthomonas is considered the fourth most virulent phytopathogenic bacteria, affecting 400 different plant varieties worldwide including important food and vegetable crops like rice, cruciferous vegetables, and pomegranate among others.
- The antibiotic Streptocycline, a mix of two antibiotics - Streptomycin and Tetracycline is the only available solution for Xanthomonas control. It is banned for agricultural use by the Government of India
