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Xanthomonas cucurbitae compared with Xanthomonas melonis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank
Kingdom same Bacteria (Bacteria) Bacteria (Bacteria)
Phylum same Proteobacteria (Proteobacteria) Proteobacteria (Proteobacteria)
Class same Gammaproteobacteria (Gammaproteobacteria) Gammaproteobacteria (Gammaproteobacteria)
Order same Xanthomonadales (Xanthomonadales) Xanthomonadales (Xanthomonadales)
Family same Xanthomonadaceae Xanthomonadaceae
Genus same Xanthomonas Xanthomonas
Species Xanthomonas cucurbitae Xanthomonas melonis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

NE — Not Evaluated

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Habitat

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Taiwan.

Habitat

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Taiwan.

Xanthomonas cucurbitae is a gram-negative plant pathogen in the family Xanthomonadaceae that causes bacterial spot on cucurbit crops including squash and pumpkin. Like other Xanthomonas species, it produces yellow xanthomonadin pigments and is spread by rain splash and contaminated plant material. Its conservation status is not evaluated.

Xanthomonas melonis is a gram-negative plant-pathogenic bacterium in the family Xanthomonadaceae, causing bacterial spot disease on melon (Cucumis melo) and related cucurbit crops. It produces characteristic yellow-pigmented colonies and spreads via contaminated seed and water. Its conservation status is not evaluated.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

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