Xanthomonas citri (Hasse, 1915) Gabriel et al., 1989
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- English Wikipedia - Species Pages
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Classification
- genus
- Xanthomonas
- species
- Xanthomonas citri
Abstract
Xanthomonas citri is a Gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium. Although it is harmless for humans, it is a phytopathogen, known for being the causing agent of citrus canker.
Bacterial killing via a secretion system
Xanthomonas citri uses its type IV secretion system to kill other Gram-negative bacterial species in a contact-dependent manner. The secretion of the effector proteins requires a conserved C-terminal domain, and its bacteriolytic activity is neutralized by a cognate immunity protein.
Defense against predators
Xanthomonas citri also uses type VI secretion system in defense against the predatory amoeba Dictyostelium discoideum.