Pathogenic and bacteriological characteristics of Yugoslav Erwinia soft rot strains originating from pepper and eggplant fruits

Eight bacterial isolates from pepper and eggplant fruits showing soft rot symptoms were investigated The strains showed a uniform reaction for most of the pathogenic and biochemical tests, with a few exceptions. Differences were only observed in virulence to Brussel sprout buds and cactus as well as in sensitivity to erythromycin. According to the pathogenic and bacteriological properties, all the strains investigated were identified as Erwinia carotovora subsp, carotovora (Jones) Bergey et al., a very frequent pathogen of vegetable crops and fruits in Yugoslavia