Bacterial blight & bacterial leaf streak - Xanthomonas oryzae
Effective: May 10, 2026 - July 29, 2026
Taxonomic Position: Xanthomonadales : Xanthomonadaceae
Pest Type: Bacteria
Pest Code (NAPIS): FMBVXBO
These Approved Methods are appropriate for: 2027
Pest Information
CAPS Pest Datasheet: https://caps.ceris.purdue.edu/xanthomonas-oryzae-caps-datasheet_v4/
Pest Tracker: https://pesttracker.org/pest/FMBVXBO
Hosts Identified in the CAPS Host Matrix:
Rice
Survey
Survey Recommendations
The following are recommendations for executing the survey using the approved methods for pest surveillance. The recommendations are developed through literature review and consultation with subject matter experts.
Key Diagnostic or Identification
Approved Method(s)
References
If you are unable to find a reference, contact STCAPS@usda.gov. See the CAPS Pest Datasheet for all references.