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We have successfully cultured “Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus” (CLas) in biofilm cultures. See paper here:

Host-free biofilm culture of “Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus,” the bacterium associated with Huanglongbing. Biofilm 1:100005. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bioflm.2019.100005

 

This is the first successful long-term continuous culturing of the bacterium that is believed to be the causative agent of Citrus Greening Disease (HLB).

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A breakthrough in the battle against citrus greening

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Breakthrough made in citrus greening research

https://www.theledger.com/news/20190916/breakthrough-made-in-citrus-greening-research

Growing citrus disease bacteria in the lab

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/09/190912094716.htm

Scientists claim key advance in battle against citrus greening

https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2019/09/19/Scientists-claim-key-advance-in-battle-against-citrus-greening/9711568757452/

A breakthrough in the battle against citrus greening

https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/business/article235579232.html