Leaf blight vs

Xanthomonas oryzae compared with Xanthomonas campestris

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Leaf blight
Kingdom same	Bacteria (Bacteria)	Bacteria (Bacteria)
Phylum same	Proteobacteria (Proteobakterien)	Proteobacteria (Proteobakterien)
Class same	Gammaproteobacteria (Gammaproteobacteria)	Gammaproteobacteria (Gammaproteobacteria)
Order same	Xanthomonadales (Xanthomonadales)	Xanthomonadales (Xanthomonadales)
Family same	Xanthomonadaceae	Xanthomonadaceae
Genus same	Xanthomonas	Xanthomonas
Species	Xanthomonas oryzae	Xanthomonas campestris

Evolutionary Relationship

Leaf blight and share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Xanthomonas.

Conservation Status

Leaf blight

NE — Not Evaluated

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Leaf blight
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Leaf blight

Habitat

Native to North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in United States.

Habitat

Native to North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in United States.

Xanthomonas campestris is a Gram-negative, rod-shaped plant pathogen most notable as the causal agent of black rot in crucifers including cabbage and broccoli. It produces the commercially valuable exopolysaccharide xanthan gum and inhabits the vascular tissue of infected plants worldwide. This aerobic bacterium spreads through infected seeds, rain splash, and contaminated tools.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

🇺🇸 United States