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Root nodule symbiosis is the result of the interaction of bacteria and higher plants. This interaction leads to the formation of root nodules the organ in which the bacteria are able to reduce atmospheric nitrogen. Two different nodule symbioses occur: 1. Actinorhizal symbiosis that is established between Frankia, gram-positive soil bacteria, and plant species of several genera. 2. Nodule formation of leguminous plants that is induced by rhizobia, gram-negative soil bacteria. In this paper the two symbiotic interactions are compared.
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Pawlowski, K., Bisseling, T. (1997). Legume and actinorhizal root nodule formation. In: Anderson, H.M., Barlow, P.W., Clarkson, D.T., Jackson, M.B., Shewry, P.R. (eds) Plant Roots - From Cells to Systems. Developments in Plant and Soil Sciences, vol 73. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-5696-7_14
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