Xanthomonas citri str. CFBP 7764

Xanthomonas citri str. CFBP 7764 is a Gram-negative bacterium characterized by its rod-shaped morphology and the presence of true flagella, which facilitates motility. This strain is primarily found on the surfaces of fruits and leaves, indicating a specialized ecological niche that may play a role in its interactions with plant hosts. The organism possesses a single replicon, suggesting a streamlined genomic structure, which is reflected in its genome accession number PPHE00000000.1. The habitat preference of Xanthomonas citri str. CFBP 7764 on fruit and leaf surfaces may indicate a potential involvement in plant-microbe interactions, potentially influencing plant health or contributing to the dynamics of microbial communities in these environments. The unique combination of its morphological traits and ecological habitat underscores the importance of this bacterium in its specific ecological context.