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xanthomonad

xanthomonad

9.9
A bacterium that makes yellow pigment and often causes disease in plants
  • noun
  • /ˌzænθəˈmoʊnæd/
  • Specialized
: xantomonada
  • Scientists discovered a new xanthomonad species on the leaves of the infected pepper plants.

Examples

  • Proper sanitation is essential to control the spread of xanthomonads in agricultural fields.

  • Xanthomonad bacteria are known for producing yellow pigments that can harm various plants.

  • Xanthomonad infections can cause significant losses in tomato crops each year.

  • The xanthomonad bacteria can cause significant damage to crops.

  • Farmers often struggle with xanthomonads affecting their plants.

  • Researchers are studying the xanthomonad strains that threaten fruit production in orchards.

  • Effective treatment involves removing infected plants and preventing xanthomonad outbreaks in crops.

Synonyms

Xanthomonas
vsxanthomonad
  • Specialized
1 9.9

A group of bacteria that makes a yellow pigment and causes disease in plants

is a bacterium group producing yellow pigment and including plant pathogens

Surface Forms

xanthomonad singular
xanthomonads plural

Morphology

xanthomonad = monad (semi-transparent) = xantho + monad

The scientific combining form 'xantho-' (yellow) plus 'monad' yields the technical name, but the combining form and technical sense are specialized and may be unfamiliar to general learners.

Etymology

Xanthomonad comes from Greek parts: xantho- meaning 'yellow' and -monad meaning 'single' or 'one-celled', like the 'mono-' in monologue. So a xanthomonad is a 'yellow' single-celled bacterium, which is why some types make yellow pigment and can harm plants.