Xanthomonas

Xanthomonas (from greek: xanthos – “yellow”; monas – “entity”) is a genus of Proteobacteria, many of which cause plant diseases. There are at least 27 plant associated Xanthomonas spp., that all together infect at least 400 plant species. Different species typically have specific host and/or tissue range and colonization strategies.

Xanthomonas

Xanthomonas (from greek: xanthos – “yellow”; monas – “entity”) is a genus of Proteobacteria, many of which cause plant diseases. There are at least 27 plant associated Xanthomonas spp., that all together infect at least 400 plant species. Different species typically have specific host and/or tissue range and colonization strategies.