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The Dynamic Genome of Rhizobium

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Bacterial Genomes

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A major, indeed the predominant, biological feature of Rhizobium spp. is their ability to establish nitrogen-fixing symbioses with leguminous plants. The understanding of the molecular basis for interaction with plants has been the major thrust for molecular genetics studies of these bacteria. This research has culminated with the identification of a wealth of bacterial genes involved in the symbiotic process, and some of their biochemical and developmental functions (reviewed by Fischer, 1994 and Schultze et al., 1994).

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  1. DOE Plant Research Laboratory, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, 48824-1312, USA

    Frans J. de Bruijn

  2. Department of Molecular & Human Genetics, Baylor College of Medicine, One Baylor Plaza, Room 609E, Houston, TX, 77030-3498, USA

    James R. Lupski

  3. Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, The University of Texas Medical School, 6431 Fannin, Houston, TX, USA, 77030

    George M. Weinstock

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Romero, D., Davila, G., Palacios, R. (1998). The Dynamic Genome of Rhizobium . In: de Bruijn, F.J., Lupski, J.R., Weinstock, G.M. (eds) Bacterial Genomes. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-6369-3_15

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