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Definition of Xanthomonas
1. Noun. A genus of bacteria similar to Pseudomonas but producing a yellow pigment that is not soluble in water.
Exact synonyms: Genus Xanthomonas
Generic synonyms: Bacteria Genus
Group relationships: Family Pseudomonodaceae, Pseudomonodaceae
Member holonyms: Xanthomonad
Generic synonyms: Bacteria Genus
Group relationships: Family Pseudomonodaceae, Pseudomonodaceae
Member holonyms: Xanthomonad
Medical Definition of Xanthomonas
1. A genus of pseudomonadaceae whose cells produce a yellow pigment (gr. Xanthos - yellow). It is pathogenic to plants. (12 Dec 1998)