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ArticleMethods in molecular biology (Clifton, N.J.)2026

Phytoplasma Genome Reconstruction: From DNA Enrichment to Sequencing and Genome Assembly.

Zahra Golestani Hotkani, Matteo Brilli, Mirko Moser

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Article in Methods in molecular biology (Clifton, N.J.), 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Zahra Golestani HotkaniDepartment of Biosciences, University of Milan, Milan, Italy.
Matteo BrilliDepartment of Biosciences, University of Milan, Milan, Italy.
Mirko MoserResearch and Innovation Centre, Edmund Mach Foundation, San Michele, Italy. mirko.moser@fmach.it.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Phytoplasmas are plant pathogens transmitted by insects that pose significant challenges for the most common experimental tasks. This is especially true concerning analyses that aim at genome sequencing, due to the phytoplasma's low abundance and its association with the host cellular matrix. This protocol provides a roadmap for researchers in the field of phytoplasma genomics, focusing on three crucial aspects: (1) DNA extraction from plant hosts, including a protocol for low-concentration samples, (2) Sequencing strategies, emphasizing accurate base calling (particularly for Oxford Nanopore) and addressing mixed plant/phytoplasma samples, (3) Phytoplasma genome assembly and analysis, detailing methodologies and exploring computational/comparative techniques to decode phytoplasma genomes. With a focus on tackling pivotal challenges and harnessing possibilities proposed by these advancements, this approach equips researchers to unlock the secrets of these enigmatic plant pathogens.

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DNA, BacterialGenome, BacterialGenomicsPhytoplasmaHigh-Throughput Nucleotide SequencingPlant DiseasesPlantsSequence Analysis, DNADNA, BacterialDNA enrichment protocolsGenome assembly techniquesLow-concentration DNA samplesOxford Nanopore sequencingPhytoplasma genomics

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PMID41528712

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