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Noun: xanthomonad
  1. Bacteria producing yellow non-water-soluble pigments; some pathogenic for plants

Derived forms: xanthomonads

Type of: eubacteria, eubacterium, true bacteria

Part of: genus Xanthomonas, Xanthomonas

Encyclopedia: Xanthomonad