Definition of Erwinia

1. Noun. Rod-shaped motile bacteria that attack plants.

Generic synonyms: Enteric Bacteria, Enterics, Enterobacteria, Entric
Group relationships: Genus Erwinia

Medical Definition of Erwinia

1. A genus of gram-negative, facultatively anaerobic, rod-shaped bacteria whose organisms are associated with plants as pathogens, saprophytes, or as constituents of the epiphytic flora. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Erwinia

eruptive phase
eruptive stage
eruptive xanthoma
eruptively
eruptiveness
eruptives
eruptivity
erupts
eruv
eruvim
eruvin
eruvs
erven
ervil
ervils
erwinia (current term)
erwinia carotovora
erwinia chrysanthemi
erybraedin
erycristagallin
erynggium
eryngium
eryngiums
eryngo
eryngoes
eryngos
erysipelas
erysipelas migrans
erysipelas perstans faciei

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