EPPO Global Database

Pantoea agglomerans(ERWIHE)

Overview
Code created in: 2002-03-12

Basic information
  • EPPO Code: ERWIHE
  • Preferred name: Pantoea agglomerans
  • Authority: (Ewing & Fife) Gavini, Mergaert, Beji, Mielcareck, Izard, Kersters & De Ley

Notes

Widespread on plant surfaces, and antagonist to some phytopathogenic bacteria (e.g. Erwinia amylovora). Potential biocontrol agent.


Other scientific names
Name Authority
Enterobacter agglomerans Beijerink
Erwinia herbicola (Geilinger) Dye