A stable antimicrobial peptide with dual functions of treating and preventing citrus Huanglongbing
Researchers at the University of California have identified stable antimicrobial peptides (SAMPs) that can help to control the spread of Huanglongbing (HLB), also known as citrus greening disease. These peptides work in two ways: They inhibit the growth of Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus (CLas) – the bacterium causing the disease – in trees that are HLB-positive and it helps to induce immunity in healthy trees.