Pseudomonas fragi
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Pseudomonas fragi is a psychrophilic, Gram-negative
bacterium that is responsible for dairy spoilage. Unlike many other members of the Pseudomonas genus, P. fragi does not produce siderophores. Based on 16S rRNA analysis, P. fragi has been placed in the P. chlororaphis
group.
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...
bacterium that is responsible for dairy spoilage. Unlike many other members of the Pseudomonas genus, P. fragi does not produce siderophores. Based on 16S rRNA analysis, P. fragi has been placed in the P. chlororaphis
Pseudomonas chlororaphis
Pseudomonas chlororaphis is a bacterium used as a soil inoculant in agriculture and horticulture. It can act as a biocontrol agent against certain fungal plant pathogens via production of phenazine type antibiotics. Based on 16S rRNA analysis, P. chlororaphis has been placed in the P. chlororaphis...
group.