Pseudomonas syringae pv. atrofaciens strain ICMP4394

Pseudomonas syringae pv. atrofaciens strain ICMP4394 is a Gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium known for its pathogenicity in plants. This strain is predominantly heterotrophic and requires oxygen for its metabolic processes, classifying it as an aerobe. It is mobile due to the presence of flagella and typically exhibits a single cell arrangement. The strain thrives in a mesophilic temperature range, which is conducive to its growth and activity. It possesses a single replicon and is characterized by having two membranes, a typical feature of Gram-negative bacteria. Pseudomonas syringae pv. atrofaciens strain ICMP4394 is free-living and has a wide range of hosts, including various plant species such as Solanum lycopersicum (tomato), Oryza sativa (rice), and Arabidopsis thaliana, among others. Its pathogenic effects on these hosts include symptoms such as blight, chlorosis, necrosis, and bacterial canker, which can lead to significant agricultural damage. The ecological role of this strain highlights its impact on plant health, contributing to the complex interactions within ecosystems and agricultural systems. Its capacity to cause diseases in a wide range of plant hosts underscores the importance of monitoring and managing this bacterium to mitigate its effects on crop production and plant biodiversity.