Innovative strategies for characterizing and managing huanglongbing in citrus

Mustansar Mubeen and Amjad Ali and Yasir Iftikhar and Muhammad Shahbaz and Muhammad Irfan Ullah and Md. Arshad Ali and Noor Fatima and Jaya Seelan Sathiya Seelan and Tan, Yee Shin and Uthman Balgith Algopishi (2024) Innovative strategies for characterizing and managing huanglongbing in citrus. World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology, 40 (342). pp. 1-15. ISSN 0959-3993

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Abstract

Huanglongbing is a severe citrus disease that causes significant tree and crop losses worldwide. It is caused by three Candidatus liberibacter species and spread by psyllids and infected budwood. Various methods have been used to diagnose and understand HLB, including recent advances in molecular and biochemical assays that explore the pathogen’s mode of action and its impact on the host plant. Characterization is essential for developing sustainable HLB management strategies. Nanotechnology, particularly nano sensors and metal nanoparticles, shows potential for precise disease diagnosis and control. Additionally, antibiotics, nanomaterials, and genetic engineering techniques like transgenesis offer promising avenues for mitigating HLB. These diverse approaches, from conventional to cutting-edge, contribute to developing integrated HLB management strategies for sustainable citrus cultivation. The review highlights the significant advancements in conventional and advanced molecular and biochemical characterization of HLB, aiding in early detection and understanding of the infection mechanism. It emphasizes the multidimensional efforts required to characterize disease and devise innovative management strategies. As the citrus industry faces unprecedented challenges, exploring new frontiers in HLB research provides hope for sustainable solutions and a resilient future for global citrus cultivation.

Item Type:	Article
Keyword:	HLB, Citrus decline, Psyllid-bacterium interaction, Nanotechnology, Antibiotics, Genetic engineering
Subjects:	Q Science > Q Science (General) > Q1-390 Science (General) > Q1-295 General Q Science > QK Botany > QK1-989 Botany > QK640-(707) Plant anatomy
Department:	INSTITUTE > Institute for Tropical Biology and Conservation
Depositing User:	SITI AZIZAH BINTI IDRIS -
Date Deposited:	05 Mar 2025 14:23
Last Modified:	05 Mar 2025 14:23
URI:	https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/43038

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