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Using a collection of tropical rhizobia from different species and host plants, we established a high correlation between rhizobia host range, NF TLC profiles, NF structures and nodA sequences. Both techniques based on NF and nod gene analysis could be used to develop a polyphasic approach for the symbiotic characterization of rhizobia.
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Boivin, C., Giraud, E. (1999). Molecular Symbiotic Characterization of Rhizobia. In: Martĺnez, E., Hernández, G. (eds) Highlights of Nitrogen Fixation Research. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-4795-2_59
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