Spiroplasma citri
Spiroplasma citri is a bacterium species and the causative agent of Citrus stubborn disease.
Its genome has been partially sequenced.
The restriction enzyme SciNI, with the cutting site 5' GCGC / 3' CGCG, can be found in S. citri.
Euscelis incisa can be used as a vector of the bacterium to experimentally infect white clover (Trifolium repens).
S. citri is a partially sequenced, Gram-positive plant pathogenic mollicute which has a wide host range.
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