Candidatus liberibacter causes a disease in citrus plants known as –

Correct option is C

Correct option: (c) Citrus greening
· Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus/africanus causes Huanglongbing (HLB) or citrus greening disease.
Other options:
· (a) Citrus decline – General term, not specific.
· (b) Citrus canker – Caused by Xanthomonas citri.
· (d) Citrus stubborn – Caused by Spiroplasma citri.