Title

Evaluating the Enzymatic Activity of Transformed X. cucurbitae

Authors

Emily Beger, Waubonsee Community College
Iris Lee, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Sarah Hind, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Document Type

Poster

Publication Date

Spring 2023

Abstract

Introduction

• The United States’ pumpkin industry exceeds one billion dollars [1], with Illinois contributing to over 90% of processing pumpkin production.
• Pumpkin growers face a rising concern due to the increasing occurrence of Xanthomonas cucurbitae , the pathogen that causes bacterial spot disease in cucurbits, including pumpkins.
• X. cucurbitae infection leads to the appearance of small, sunken, beige spots on cucurbit fruits and leaves.
• Over time, the bacterium can compromise fruit integrity by breaking down the epidermis and cuticle. • Bacterial spot disease also creates opportunities for other bacteria and fungi to infiltrate the affected fruits, leading to fruit rot in both field and storage [2].

Rights

Copyright is owned by the creators of this work.

Comments

Research featured in this poster has been conducted with the cooperation of the Department of Crop Science at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Recommended Citation

Beger, Emily; Lee, Iris; and Hind, Sarah, "Evaluating the Enzymatic Activity of Transformed X. cucurbitae" (2023). PRECS student projects. 109.
https://spark.parkland.edu/precs_student/109