The bacteria of the family Xanthomonas oryzae pathovar oryzae (Xoo) belong to plant pathogens that cause the bacterial blight disesase, results in wilting, desiccation of leaves and subsequently the death of the plants.
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Rice Blast
Rice Blast is caused by the fungus Magnaporthe oryzae and results in white to gray-green lesions or spots on all visible parts of the plant. Infection is lethal to young plants and results in yield reduction in older plants.