Further Characterization of Xanthomonas campestris pv. mangiferaeindicae

The classification of the causal organism of bacterial black spot of mango has long been an issue. A total of 15 strains, including the type strain, were subjected to 156 tests used for species identification of members of Xanthomonas and Pseudomonas. The current classification of this organism as Xanthomonas campestris pv. mangiferaeindicae (ISPP list, 1980) is confirmed, and the description is extended.