Bacteria are extremely small organisms, ever-present in practically every environment on planet earth. Measuring only a few micrometers, they can prove to have grave consequences to the infected, be it plant or animal. They can be found in soil, water, any organic material and even in radioactive waste.
Bacterial diseases in plants can be extremely damaging. Some plant diseases caused by bacteria can rapidly kill your plant, others will cause it to gradually pine away. Usually, diseases caused by bacteria in plants are not destructive to the plant as it cannot enter the stems or foliage of the plant; however it will penetrate through artificial or natural openings or wounds.
The three most prevalent plant diseases caused by bacteria are Crown Gall, Bacterial Leaf Spot and Fire Blight:–