Abstract
The family Araceae, comprising ornamentals including Anthurium, Dieffenbachia, Philodendron, Colocasia, and Zantedeschia, is susceptible to Xanthomonas pathogens. Previous analyses have established heterogeneity in aroid strains, yet unresolved taxonomic positions and dynamics between Xanthomonas and frequently associated Stenotrophomonas in aroids necessitate in-depth genetic investigation to resolve these complex relationships. This study utilized multilocus sequence analysis of housekeeping genes atpD, dnaA, dnaK, gltA, and gyrB to investigate 59 aroid strains, selected based on hosts, time, and geographical origins. After adding sequences from additional strains from NCBI GenBank, analysis of 161 concatenated sequences indicated that all aroid strains fell within Xanthomonas and Stenotrophomonas. Thirty-six strains isolated from Anthurium grouped under X. phaseoli, with outliers including one strain each in X. arboricola and X. sacchari and two in Stenotrophomonas. Six strains from Caladium, Dieffenbachia, and Philodendron formed host-specific subgroups within X. euvesicatoria. One strain from Dieffenbachia aligned with X. campestris, whereas strains from Colocasia, Aglaonema, and Spathiphyllum clustered with X. sacchari. Apart from the zantedeschia strain described as X. arboricola pv. zantedeschiae, two colocasia, one epipremnum, and one anthurium strain joined the X. arboricola group. Overall, this study revealed significant heterogeneity among aroid strains, with anthurium strains clustering closely despite distant geographical origins. The analysis underscores the complexity of host-pathogen specificity within Xanthomonas and emphasizes the need for further taxonomic clarification through whole-genome analysis of representative strains. The findings of this research will facilitate strain selection for inclusivity and exclusivity panels in developing diagnostic assays for X. phaseoli and xanthomonads affecting aroids.
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