What is it about?
We compared the genomes and proteomes of rhizobia from seeds and from soil or only nodules. We were searching characteristics to distinguish both groups. We found some functions enriched in the genomes of seed rhizobia. Also, some proteins were found overexpressed.
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Why is it important?
We want to know how the bacteria can populate their hosts. Also, we want to enrich the amount of beneficial bacteria inside the seeds and use them as autoinoculated crop.
Perspectives
By finishing the study on 12 genomes of seed rhizobia, it will help to understand more on the ability of the bacteria.
Dr Humberto Peralta
UNAM
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This page is a summary of: Genomic studies of nitrogen-fixing rhizobial strains from Phaseolus vulgaris seeds and nodules, BMC Genomics, September 2016, Springer Science + Business Media,
DOI: 10.1186/s12864-016-3053-z.
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