Pseudomonas corrugata

Pseudomonas corrugata is a species of bacteria belonging to the genus Pseudomonas. It is a Gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium that is known for its plant pathogenic properties.

Taxonomy

The species was first described in 1981 by researchers at the University of California, Berkeley. It is classified under the family Pseudomonadaceae, in the order Pseudomonadales, class Gammaproteobacteria, phylum Proteobacteria, and domain Bacteria.

Characteristics

Pseudomonas corrugata is a motile bacterium, possessing a single polar flagellum. It is capable of aerobic respiration and can grow in a wide range of temperatures, with optimal growth occurring at 28°C. The bacterium is also capable of producing a yellow-green fluorescent pigment.

Pathogenicity

Pseudomonas corrugata is known to cause diseases in a variety of plants, including tomato, pepper, and eggplant. The bacterium causes a disease known as pith necrosis, which results in wilting, chlorosis, and necrosis of the plant tissue. It is also associated with the olive knot disease in olive trees.

Control

Control of Pseudomonas corrugata in agricultural settings can be challenging due to its ability to survive in a wide range of environmental conditions. However, strategies such as crop rotation, use of resistant cultivars, and application of biocontrol agents have been found to be effective in managing the bacterium.

Research

Research on Pseudomonas corrugata is ongoing, with studies focusing on its pathogenicity, host range, and control strategies. The bacterium is also being studied for its potential use in bioremediation due to its ability to degrade various pollutants.

See also

• Pseudomonas syringae
• Pseudomonas aeruginosa
• Plant pathology

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