XANTHOMONAS Meaning and
Definition
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Xanthomonas is a genus of gram-negative bacteria that belongs to the family Xanthomonadaceae. The name "xanthomonas" originates from the Greek words "xanthos" meaning yellow and "monas" meaning unit or organism, referring to the yellow pigmentation often exhibited by these bacteria.
Xanthomonas species are known for their ability to cause diseases in various plants, including agricultural crops, leading to economic losses worldwide. They are particularly adept at colonizing the vascular tissues of plants, where they can multiply and trigger severe symptoms such as wilting, leaf spots, blights, and cankers. Xanthomonas xanthomonadis, for example, is responsible for citrus canker, a devastating disease affecting citrus plants.
These bacteria are characterized by their rod-shaped cells, which are typically motile due to the presence of flagella. They have a single circular chromosome and are facultative anaerobes, capable of surviving in both oxygen-rich and oxygen-depleted environments. Xanthomonas species are also known to produce extracellular polysaccharides such as xanthan, which contribute to their pathogenicity and biofilm formation.
To control Xanthomonas infections, preventive measures such as the use of resistant plant varieties, crop rotation, and strict sanitation practices are employed. Chemical control options are limited due to the increasing problem of antimicrobial resistance. Research efforts are ongoing to better understand the biology and mechanisms of pathogenicity of Xanthomonas in order to develop effective strategies for disease management.
Common Misspellings for XANTHOMONAS
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Etymology of XANTHOMONAS
The word "Xanthomonas" has its etymology rooted in Ancient Greek. It is derived from the Greek words "xanthos" (ξανθός), meaning "yellow", and "monas" (μονάς), meaning "unit" or "organism".
The name "Xanthomonas" was coined by the English bacteriologist Harold Smith in 1919. He named the genus after the yellow pigment produced by these bacteria. Xanthomonas bacteria are known for causing plant diseases characterized by the presence of yellow lesions or spots, hence the selection of the term "xanthos" to describe them.
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