COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF FLAVONOIDS IN XANTHOMONAS AXONOPODIUS L. AFFECTED CITRUS VARIETIES OF PUNJAB, PAKISTAN

Authors

  • Khadija Gilani Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Department of Biotechnology, The University of Lahore, Lahore
  • Rehana Badar Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Department of Biotechnology, The University of Lahore, Lahore Department of Biological Science, Superior University, Lahore
  • Nazia Kanwal Department of Biological Science, Superior University, Lahore
  • Asma ahmed Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Department of Biotechnology, The University of Lahore, Lahore
  • Samina Khurshid Department of Biological Science, Superior University, Lahore
  • Muqadas Asghar Department of Biological Science, Superior University, Lahore

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33866/phytopathol.036.01.1060

Keywords:

Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. citri, Citrus canker, Rutaceae, Citrus, Flavonoids

Abstract

The current study examined the correlation between the prevalence of Xanthomonas axonopodis L. and flavonoid content in the leaves and pulp of various citrus cultivars (both healthy and Xac-infected) across different regions of Pakistan. The study considered environmental factors such as temperature (°C), relative humidity (%), total precipitation (mm), and wind speed (km/h). Flavonoid levels were quantified using liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry. Statistical analysis revealed the presence of 12 different flavonoids in the citrus cultivars. The concentrations of these flavonoids were found to be lower in Xac-infected plants compared to healthy ones. Additionally, the amounts of each flavonoid varied under different climatic conditions. The findings of this study could be utilized to promote the commercialization of citrus varieties that are either resistant to Xac infection or possess high flavonoid content.

Author Biography

Khadija Gilani, Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Department of Biotechnology, The University of Lahore, Lahore

lecturer

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Published

2024-06-28

How to Cite

Gilani, K., Badar, R., Kanwal, N., ahmed, A., Khurshid, S., & Asghar, M. (2024). COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF FLAVONOIDS IN XANTHOMONAS AXONOPODIUS L. AFFECTED CITRUS VARIETIES OF PUNJAB, PAKISTAN. Pakistan Journal of Phytopathology, 36(1), 95-102. https://doi.org/10.33866/phytopathol.036.01.1060

Issue

Vol. 36 No. 1 (2024): Pak. J. Phytopath.

Section

Research Articles

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