Erwinia | bacteria genus | Britannica (original) (raw)

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fruit spot

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  In fruit spot
  …decays that are caused by Erwinia and some Pseudomonas species are watery to mushy and putrid and follow injuries. Other bacterial and fungal decays (except Pythium and Phytophthora) are generally firm and dry. Fruit-infecting organisms may attack other plant parts. Insects commonly transmit the infecting microorganisms and provide the entry…
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late blight

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  In late blight
  fungi and bacteria (particularly Erwinia species) often invade potato tubers and produce rotting that results in great losses during storage, transit, and marketing.
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plant diseases

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  In plant disease: General characteristics
  >Erwinia, Pseudomonas, Xanthomonas, Streptomyces, and Xylella. With the exception of Streptomyces species, all are small, single, rod-shaped cells approximately 0.5 to 1.0 micrometre (0.00002 to 0.00004 inch) in width and 1.0 to 3.5 micrometres in length. Streptomycetes develop
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wilt

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  In wilt: Bacterial wilt
  …species of the genera Corynebacterium, Erwinia, Pseudomonas, and Xanthomonas, induces stunting, wilting, and withering, starting usually with younger leaves. Stems, which often shrivel and wither, show discoloured water-conducting tissue. A bacterial ooze is often evident when infected stems are cut and squeezed. Rapidly expanding, dark green, water-soaked areas or
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