Xanthomonas citri

Xanthomonas citri
Scientific classification
Domain: Bacteria
Phylum: Proteobacteria
Class: Gammaproteobacteria
Order: Xanthomonadales
Family: Xanthomonadaceae
Genus: Xanthomonas
Binomial name
Xanthomonas citri
(Hasse 1915) Gabriel et al. 1989

Xanthomonas citri is a Gram-negative, rod-shaped proteobacteria. Although it is harmless for humans, it is a phytopathogen, known for being the causing agent of citrus canker.

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