How Rhizobia Adapt to the Nodule Environment

• Published in: Journal of bacteriology Vol. 203; no. 12; pp. 1 - 18
• Main Authors: Ledermann, Raphael, Schulte, Carolin C. M., Poole, Philip S.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States American Society for Microbiology 20.05.2021
• Subjects: Adaptation; Bacteria; Bacteriology; Bacteroids; Computer applications; Genetics; Legumes; Minireview; Nitrogen fixation; Nitrogenation; Nodules; Organs; Phylogeny; Soil bacteria; Soil microorganisms; Symbiosis; microaerobiosis; modeling; root nodule; host sanctioning; growth arrest; metabolism; nitrogen fixation; rhizobium-legume symbiosis

Rhizobia are a phylogenetically diverse group of soil bacteria that engage in mutualistic interactions with legume plants. Although specifics of the symbioses differ between strains and plants, all symbioses ultimately result in the formation of specialized root nodule organs that host the nitrogen-...