Definitions of erwinia
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rod-shaped motile bacteria that attack plants
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type of:
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enteric bacteria, enterics, enterobacteria, entric
rod-shaped Gram-negative bacteria; most occur normally or pathogenically in intestines of humans and other animals
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enteric bacteria, enterics, enterobacteria, entric
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