We report the high-quality draft genome sequence of Xanthomonas sacchari strain LMG 476, isolated from sugarcane. The genome comparison of this strain with a previously sequenced X. sacchari strain isolated from a distinct environmental source should provide further insights into the adaptation of this species to different habitats and its evolution.

BACKGROUND The banana moth, Opogona sacchari Bojer, is a polyphagous agricultural pest in many tropical areas of the world. The identification of an attractant for male O. sacchari could offer new methods for detection, study and control. RESULTS A compound extracted from female O. sacchari elicited responses from antennae of male moths. This compound was identified as a 2/3,(Z)13-octadecadie...

Objective: To evaluate the economic impact of sorghum aphid (Melanaphis sacchari)and crop profitability in Western Puebla, Mexico, considering themanagement practices application-index (IAPM), related to control practicessuggested by State Plant Health Committee (CESAVEG).Design/Methodology/Approach: Data on socioeconomic aspects producer andthe production units were collected. The questionnair...

In the screening trial, among nineteen sugarcane genotypes screened for reaction to rust mite, Abacarus sacchari, only 2 (009-64 and 0961-07) harboured >1 mites /2 cm2 leaf area while remaining all <2 mites/2 entire crop duration. Morphological characters of revealed that interveinal distance, trichome density were found influence A. sacchari negatively. The genotype with high phenol lowe...

Bacteriophages were isolated from strains of Thermoactinomyces vulgaris, T. candidus, and T. sacchari used to produce antigen for hypersensitivity pneumonitis screening at the Marshfield Medical Foundation. Whereas the one phage isolated from T. sacchari and two phages from T. vulgaris were species specific, three other phages isolated from T. vulgaris and the two phages isolated from T. candid...