axonopodisgroup
The axonopodisgroup is an historical, informal grouping used in bacteriology to describe a cluster of plant-pathogenic strains within the genus Xanthomonas. In older taxonomic treatments, these strains were referred to collectively as the Xanthomonas axonopodis group, reflecting perceived genetic and functional similarities. It is not a formal rank in current nomenclature, and the term is mainly encountered in historical literature.
Taxonomic status has evolved with advances in molecular systematics. Many pathovars once placed in the axonopodisgroup
Characteristics of members historically attributed to the axonopodisgroup include Gram-negative, rod-shaped, and often motile bacteria that
Host range for these pathovars is broad, with specific variants tied to particular hosts. The pathovar concept
Diagnosis typically relies on culture and microscopy, supported by molecular methods such as PCR to detect