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japonicus, orderly information on its symbiotic partner Mesorhizobium loti is still lacking. To improve this situation, we review the history of the M. loti nomenclature and compare several strains commonly used, since classification of rhizobia has been confusing during the last decade. We also refer to the large symbiotic gene cluster, the `symbiosis island', on M. loti chromosome. Then, molecular techniques for M. loti currently available and required to cope with the post-genome sequencing era will be summarized. Finally, we review current knowledge on the structure of M. loti Nod factors.
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Received 29 August 2000/ Accepted in revised form 25 September 2000
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Saeki, K., Kouchi, H. The Lotus Symbiont, Mesorhizobium loti: Molecular Genetic Techniques and Application. J Plant Res 113, 457–465 (2000). https://doi.org/10.1007/PL00013956
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/PL00013956