Abstract
Ralstonia solanacearum race 3 biovar 2 (R3bv2) causes brown rot of potato in countries with temperate climates. Here, we report two draft genome sequences of R. solanacearum R3bv2 NCPPB909 and CFIA906 with different temperature adaptations. Analysis of these genome sequences will provide detailed insight on virulence, functionality, and plant/pest interactions of this widely distributed and regulated pathogen.
Highlights
Ralstonia solanacearum race 3 biovar 2 (R3bv2) causes brown rot of potato in countries with temperate climates
Different from other strains of the R. solanacearum species complex, R3bv2 strains are adapted to a temperate climate and have caused significant losses to the potato industry throughout Europe during the last decade
Eradication becomes difficult or impossible once the bacterium is established in local soil and irrigation systems, and strict quarantine regulations are applied in many countries
Summary
Ralstonia solanacearum race 3 biovar 2 (R3bv2) causes brown rot of potato in countries with temperate climates. This bacterium causes vascular wilt in more than 200 plant species belonging to over 54 families in tropical and subtropical regions [2, 3]. R. solanacearum race 3 biovar 2 (R3bv2) strains, which cause brown rot and bacterial wilt of potato, southern wilt of geranium, and bacterial wilt of tomato and other solanaceous crops, were classified as phylotype II sequevars 1 and 2.
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