Pseudomonad (Noun)
Meaning
Bacteria usually producing greenish fluorescent water-soluble pigment; some pathogenic for plants and animals.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Pseudomonads have been isolated from nearly every natural environment, including soil, water, plants, and animals, where they play significant roles in decomposing organic matter and fixing nitrogen.
- The fluorescent pseudomonad bacteria produce pigments that show striking fluorescence under ultraviolet light and can colonize soil, as well as roots of plants.
- Researchers found that this pseudomonad species produced compounds that had antibacterial and antifungal properties, suggesting its potential use as a biocontrol agent.
- Some pseudomonads are opportunistic pathogens that can cause infections in animals with compromised immune systems, such as cystic fibrosis patients.
- This aquatic pseudomonad bacterium is one of the best-studied strains in the genus, known for its ability to degrade both man-made and naturally occurring pollutants in the environment.