Abstract
Xylella fastidiosa is the etiological agent of a number of economically important phytopathogenic diseases such as citrus variegated chlorosis (CVC). Plants produce oxidants such as peroxides as a defense against microorganisms, which have developed antioxidant defenses such as AhpR (alkylhydroperoxide reductase). AhpR is composed of peroxiredoxin AhpC (alkylhydroperoxide reductase subuni…