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Phytopathogens cause severe plant diseases that pose major challenges to food production. Early detection of these bacterial pathogens is therefore essential for developing effective control strategies. However, existing bacterial identification methods are often slow and insufficiently specific. Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) microscopy, known for its high sensitivity to molecular changes in cells, offers a promising alternative. Spectroscopic techniques in general provide rapid, cost-effective, and simple app...