Combating citrus greening disease by simultaneously targeting the pathogen and callose-mediated phloem occlusion
Maryam Khalilzadeh, Chun-Yi Lin, John M. Chater, Amit Levy, Christopher Vincent
This study evaluates an integrated strategy combining antibiotic and callose inhibitor treatments to restore phloem function and productivity in HLB-affected citrus by addressing both pathogen load and callose-mediated blockage.
bioRxiv · Jan 3, 2026 · PreprintPlant Biology