genus erwinia
Definition
Noun: - A genus of bacteria: "Genus Erwinia" is a taxonomic classification for a group of Gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria. These bacteria are primarily known as plant pathogens, causing diseases such as fire blight, soft rots, and wilts in a wide range of plants.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The scientist studied the effects of genus Erwinia on apple orchards.
- Identification of the pathogen confirmed it was a member of genus Erwinia.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic context: Used in scientific literature to refer to this specific bacterial group within the family Enterobacteriaceae.
- The phylogenetic analysis placed the new isolate within genus Erwinia.
Variants and Related Words
- Erwinia (n): Often used as a shorthand for the full genus name in microbiological contexts.
- The infection was caused by an Erwinia species.
- Erwiniaceae (n): The proposed family name that includes genus Erwinia.
Synonyms
- Plant-pathogenic enterobacteria: A descriptive term highlighting its nature as disease-causing bacteria within the Enterobacteriaceae family.
Notes on Different Meanings
- This term has a single, specific meaning in scientific (specifically microbiological and phytopathological) contexts. It does not have general or figurative meanings.
Noun
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a genus of bacteria
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