streptomyces scabies
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A scientist examines a potato affected by Streptomyces scabies under a microscope.
Definition
Noun: - A species of bacterium: Streptomyces scabies is the scientific name for a specific type of filamentous bacterium (actinomycete) that is a plant pathogen. - Cause of common scab in potatoes: This bacterium is the primary causative agent of the plant disease known as common scab, which affects potato tubers.
Usage
- This term is used in scientific, agricultural, and botanical contexts to identify the specific organism responsible for a disease.
- It is typically used as a proper noun, referring to the species itself.
Examples
- Noun:
- The presence of
Streptomyces scabiesin the soil can lead to significant crop loss for potato farmers. - Researchers are studying methods to control
Streptomyces scabieswithout using chemical pesticides.
Advanced Usage
- The name follows binomial nomenclature (Genus , species ). In formal writing, the genus name is often abbreviated after first use (e.g., ).
- It is often discussed in the context of soil-borne diseases and crop rotation strategies.
Variants and Related Words
- Common scab (n): The name of the plant disease caused by , characterized by rough, corky lesions on potato skins.
- Streptomyces (n): The genus to which this bacterium belongs, containing many species, some of which produce antibiotics.
Synonyms
- Causal agent of common scab: A descriptive synonym used in plant pathology.
- Potato scab pathogen: A common descriptive term.
Related Phrases
- Infected with
Streptomyces scabies: Describes a plant or field contaminated by the bacterium. - Resistance to
Streptomyces scabies: Refers to potato varieties that are less susceptible to the disease.
A scientist examines a potato affected by Streptomyces scabies under a microscope.
Noun
- cause of a potato disease characterized by brownish corky tissue