dadantii
Dadantii is a taxonomic epithet used in the binomial names of certain bacteria, most notably the plant-pathogenic Dickeya dadantii. Dickeya dadantii is a Gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium in the family Pectobacteriaceae, order Enterobacterales. It is a plant pathogen that causes soft rot by producing cell wall–degrading enzymes, leading to maceration of tissues in infected plants. The bacterium has a broad host range, including crops such as potatoes, carrots, and cucumbers, as well as ornamental plants like carnations and dahlias.
Infection typically occurs through wounds or natural openings, and spread is facilitated by contaminated water, irrigation
Taxonomic notes reflect historical reclassifications in this group of bacteria. Dickeya dadantii was formerly referred to
Control and management rely on integrated strategies, including sanitation and destruction of infected material, crop rotation,