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Xanthomonadales ord. nov.

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Gram-negative straight rods lacking prosthecae; hyaline stalks found in one genus (Nevskia). Endospores are not produced, no accumulation of poly-β-hydroxybutyrate inclusions. Motile with polar flagellation, flexing/gliding (Lysobacter), or nonmotile. Obligate aerobes, having a strictly respiratory metabolism with oxygen as the terminal electron acceptor. Catalase positive. Nitrate not reduced, with the exception of Stenotrophomonas. Oxidase production varies. Fatty acid profiles are complex; branched chain and/or hydroxy fatty acids are found. Ubiquinone Q8 is generally found. Optimum temperature 20–35°C; except Thermomonas, 37–50°C.

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  1. Scottish Agricultural Science Agency, 82 Craigs Road, East Craigs, Edinburgh, EH12 8NJ, UK

    Gerard S. Saddler

  2. CABI Bioscience, Bakeham Lane, Egham, Surrey, TW20 9TY, UK

    John F. Bradbury

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  1. Bergey’s Manual Trust, Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, 48824-4320, USA

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Saddler, G.S., Bradbury, J.F. (2005). Xanthomonadales ord. nov. . In: Brenner, D.J., et al. Bergey’s Manual® of Systematic Bacteriology. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/0-387-28022-7_3

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