Erwinia carotovora bacteria. Science Image

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Erwinia bacteria. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of Erwinia carotovora bacteria. 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: x10,570 when printed 10cm high.