Xylella fastidiosa bacteria, similar to the ones causing CVC,
in the interior of a xylem
vessel in Coffee. Transversal section, above, 9,200X, and longitudinal section, below,
2,000X. These bacteria cause a disease in Coffee known as Coffee Leaf Scorch. Although
very similar, the bacteria of Coffee and citrus represent distinct strains of X.
fastidiosa.
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