# Phylogenetic insights derived from six Xanthomonas draft genome sequences associated with bacterial spot disease of tomato and pepper in Turkey

## TL;DR

This paper reports on six Xanthomonas strains causing bacterial spot disease in Turkey and uses genome data to understand their phylogenetic relationships and genetic diversity.

## Contribution

The study provides new genomic insights into Xanthomonas strains in Turkey and their classification into species.

## Key findings

- Three strains were identified as Xanthomonas perforans, two as Xanthomonas euvesicatoria, and one as Xanthomonas campestris.
- Phylogenomic analysis and type III secreted effector content were characterized for these strains.
- The data offer insights into the genetic diversity and epidemiology of bacterial spot disease in Turkey.

## Abstract

Xanthomonas spp. are increasingly recognized as a global threat to agriculture, impacting a broad range of economically important crops. We report the whole-genome sequences of six Xanthomonas strains isolated from tomato and pepper plants in Turkey that were experiencing symptoms of bacterial spot disease. Phylogenomic analysis with representative Xanthomonas genomes from each species revealed that three of these strains belonged to Xanthomonas perforans, two to Xanthomonas euvesicatoria and one to Xanthomonas campestris. We then analysed the phylogenomic relatedness of these strains with other strains from these respective species and characterized their type III secreted effector content. These genomic data represent a valuable resource for understanding the genetic diversity and local epidemiology of bacterial spot disease in Turkey.