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Vocabulary Entry
xanthomonas
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noun
A genus of bacteria known to cause diseases in plants, particularly in crops like bananas and peppers.
Example Sentences
"Xanthomonas is responsible for the bacterial blight in rice."
"Farmers need to watch for signs of Xanthomonas infection in their fields."
"The study focused on the genome of Xanthomonas to find ways to combat plant diseases."