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xanthomonas

/zænˈθɒm.ə.nəs/

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noun

/zænˈθɒm.ə.nəs/C2formalscientific
  • ruРод бактерий, напоминающих Pseudomonas, характеризующийся выработкой жёлтого пигмента, нерастворимого в воде.

A genus of bacteria that resembles Pseudomonas and is characterized by producing a yellow pigment that is not soluble in water.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Genus of bacteriaC2formalscientific

    A genus of gram-negative bacteria, similar to Pseudomonas, that produces a yellow, water-insoluble pigment and is known to cause diseases in plants.

    ruРод бактерий

    • Xanthomonas campestris causes black rot in cruciferous vegetables.
    • The yellow pigment produced by Xanthomonas is a key characteristic for identification.
    • Researchers are studying Xanthomonas to develop resistant crop varieties.
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