Raoultella planticola

Raoultella planticola is a Gram-negative bacterium of the genus Raoultella. A number of strains have been identified. R. planticola has been determined to have complicated at least one case of severe pancreatitis.

The development of a genetically modified version of this bacterium that produces alcohol has been a source of controversy. Some people believe the alcohol-producing strain has the potential to kill many or all terrestrial plant species and this is sometimes cited as an example of the dangers of genetically modified organisms.