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==Current Research==
==Current Research==
Current research is being done on the genetic diversity in Xcc of wild crucifers. With the most diverse and abundant wild cruciferous plants in the world, reseach was done in California to find any differences in genetic strains on Xcc in infected wild weeds. From both non-cultivated and cultivated areas, Xcc was isolated from different regions of California. Using Amplified fragment length polymorphism PCR (AFLP) to identify genetic variation in strains, over 72 strains were sequenced to show 7 unique genotypes that were limited to their respective sites. Non-cultivated wild weeds near the coast had strains of Xcc that were specific to the region and different from the weeds grown near produced crop areas. [5]


Enter summaries of the most recent research here--at least three required
Enter summaries of the most recent research here--at least three required

Revision as of 01:34, 26 August 2007

A Microbial Biorealm page on the genus Xanthomonas campestris

Classification

Higher order taxa

Bacteria; Proteobacteria; Gammaproteobacteria; Xanthomonadales; Xanthomonadaceae; Xanthomonas; Xanthomonas campestris

Species

NCBI: Taxonomy

Xanthomonas campestris

Description and significance

Describe the appearance, habitat, etc. of the organism, and why it is important enough to have its genome sequenced. Describe how and where it was isolated. Include a picture or two (with sources) if you can find them.

Genome structure

Describe the size and content of the genome. How many chromosomes? Circular or linear? Other interesting features? What is known about its sequence? Does it have any plasmids? Are they important to the organism's lifestyle?

Cell structure and metabolism

Describe any interesting features and/or cell structures; how it gains energy; what important molecules it produces.

Ecology

Describe any interactions with other organisms (included eukaryotes), contributions to the environment, effect on environment, etc.

Pathology

How does this organism cause disease? Human, animal, plant hosts? Virulence factors, as well as patient symptoms.

Application to Biotechnology

Does this organism produce any useful compounds or enzymes? What are they and how are they used?

Current Research

Enter summaries of the most recent research here--at least three required

References

[Sample reference] Takai, K., Sugai, A., Itoh, T., and Horikoshi, K. "Palaeococcus ferrophilus gen. nov., sp. nov., a barophilic, hyperthermophilic archaeon from a deep-sea hydrothermal vent chimney". International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology. 2000. Volume 50. p. 489-500.

Edited by Tammie Chau, student of Rachel Larsen