Representative figures from a comparative genomic analysis of host-associated diversity and metal tolerance in Xanthomonas vasicola

<p dir="ltr">This dataset contains six representative figures from the doctoral thesis titled "Genomic adaptations and functional dynamics of Xanthomonas vasicola". The figures show key comparative genomic analyses and functional insights into the mechanisms driving host-associated diversity and metal tolerance in X. vasicola pathovars. The study investigated how X. vasicola pv. vasculorum, initially a monocot pathogen causing bacterial leaf streak, expanded its host range to the dicot Eucalyptus. Comparative genomic and plasmid analyses revealed that host-driven genetic divergence, horizontal gene transfer, and plasmid-mediated adaptation were major contributors to this host expansion. Conserved copper and zinc tolerance clusters were also identified, suggesting adaptation to metal-rich environments. Together, these figures highlight the genomic and evolutionary factors underpinning the adaptability, virulence, and ecological success of X. vasicola across diverse environments.</p>