Chromobacterium
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Chromobacterium is a genus of gram-negative
rods. There is only one known species within the genus, Chromobacterium violaceum
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Gram-negative
Gram-negative bacteria are bacteria that do not retain crystal violet dye in the Gram staining protocol. In a Gram stain test, a counterstain is added after the crystal violet, coloring all Gram-negative bacteria with a red or pink color...
rods. There is only one known species within the genus, Chromobacterium violaceum
Chromobacterium violaceum
Chromobacterium violaceum is a Gram-negative, facultative anaerobic, non-sporing coccobacillus. It is part of the normal flora of water and soil of tropical and sub-tropical regions of the world. It produces a natural antibiotic called violacein, which may be useful for the treatment of colon and...
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