Table 2.
Cellular length of Xanthomonas citri subsp. citri (Xcc) cultivated at different temperatures
| Minimum (μm) | Maximum (μm) | Mean (μm) ± SD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | Treatment | 1.02 | 2.72 | 1.802 ± 0.285a |
| Controlb | 0.92 | 2.08 | 1.373 ± 0.212 | |
| 37°C | Treatment | 1.34 | 3.59 | 2.208 ± 0.4111 |
| Control | 0.75 | 2.22 | 1.379 ± 0.295 | |
| 40°C | Treatment | 1.16 | 3.81 | 2.069 ± 0.4411 |
| Control | 1.03 | 3.05 | 1.606 ± 0.297 | |
| 42°C | Treatment | 1.14 | 2.91 | 1.836 ± 0.354a |
| Control | 1.05 | 2.99 | 1.681 ± 0.362 | |
| 45°C | Treatment | 1.09 | 2.68 | 1.782 ± 0.328a |
| Control | 0.93 | 2.38 | 1.512 ± 0.293 |
Average cell length for each treatment was acquired measuring at least 200 cells (n = 200).
a
Averages from the treatments differed significantly from the averages of their respective controls (t test of Student; P < 0.05).
b
Controls were run alongside each treatment at 30°C to minimize environmental fluctuations.