agrobacterium
|ag-ro-bac-te-ri-um|
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/ˌæɡroʊbækˈtɪəriəm/
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/ˌæɡrəʊbækˈtɪəriəm/
plant-affecting bacteria
Etymology
Etymology Information
'agrobacterium' originates from New Latin, specifically the combination of 'agro-' meaning 'field' and 'bacterium' meaning 'bacterium'.
Historical Evolution
'agrobacterium' was coined in the 20th century to describe a genus of bacteria that affects plants.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to bacteria affecting plants, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a genus of bacteria that is known for its ability to transfer DNA to plants, often used in genetic engineering.
Agrobacterium is commonly used in the creation of genetically modified plants.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/04 01:06