Erwinia bacteria. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of Erwinia carotovora bacteria (subspecies carotovora). This gram-negative flagellat

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Erwinia bacteria. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of Erwinia carotovora bacteria (subspecies carotovora). This gram-negative flagellated bacterium causes soft rot of plant crops such as potato, cabbage and carrot. It is found worldwide, and can survive in soil and surface water when not infecting the roots of plants. Magnification: x12,000 when printed 10cm wide.

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