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We report here the near-complete genome sequence of “ Candidatus Spirobacillus cienkowskii,” a spiral-shaped, red-pigmented uncultivated bacterial pathogen of Daphnia spp. The genome is 2.74 Mbp in size, has a GC content of 32.1%, and contains genes associated with bacterial motility and the production of carotenoids, which could explain the distinctive red color of hosts infected with this pathogen.

Specific scopeThis Standard describes the procedures for inspection of places of production of plants for planting which are susceptible to ‘Candidatus Phytoplasma pyri’. The scope of a place of production inspection may be for export, for internal country movements of materials or as an element of a national survey. Further inspections would be needed to determine freedom of a country or area from the pest concerned. This Standard does not cover eradication or containment measures in infested areas or measures needed to establish and maintain pest‐free places of production within areas where the pest is known to occur. It provides more detailed guidance to supplement EPPO Standard PM 3/76 (1) Trees of Malus, Pyrus, Cydonia and Prunus spp. – inspection of places of production.