Reinterpretation of the Taxonomic Position of and Taxonomic Criteria in This Genus Free

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The inclusion of “” Hugh 1981 in the genus as (Hugh 1981) Swings et al. 1983 is questioned in view of the significant differences between these two taxa. This reclassification is not acceptable if practical means of differentiation in this genus are considered. The proposed alteration of the description of the genus is also questionable because of the implications for everyday phytobacteriology. In view of the natural similarities, as well as the profound differences, between and the genus , we propose that a new genus should be created for , which could be placed together with the genus in a separate natural group.

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