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Pseudomonas

The bacterial genus Pseudomonas include plant pathogenic bacteria such as P. syringae (various patovars), the human pathogen P. aeruginosa, and some species that are known to cause problems in diary products. However, the actions of this group of bacteria is mainly considered as beneficial or neutral to man. In recent time members of the Pseudomonas have been used as biocontrol agents.