A minimized symbiotic gene set from the 1.68 Mb pSymB chromid of Sinorhizobium meliloti reveals auxiliary symbiotic loci

Abstract Background Symbiotic nitrogen-fixation between bacteria called rhizobia and leguminous plants is a critical aspect of sustainable agriculture. Complex, two-way communication governs the invasion of plant roots and the formation of nodules in which the rhizobia reduce N2 to bioavailable ammo...

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Main Authors: Jason V. S. Kearsley, Barney A. Geddes, George C. diCenzo, Maryam Zamani, Turlough M. Finan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-07-01
Series:BMC Biology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12915-025-02298-5
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