The application of next generation sequencing and molecular ecology to the systematics
and taxonomy of prokaryotes offers enormous insights into prokaryotic biology. This …

Background Biological nitrogen fixation, with an emphasis on the legume-rhizobia
symbiosis, is a key process for agriculture and the environment, allowing the replacement of …

The 16S rRNA gene sequences of 19 strains covering 97% of the molecules were
determined for the members of the family Rhizobiaceae and related bacteria by PCR and …

The classification of rhizobia has been gone through a substantial change in recent years
due to the addition of several new genera and species to this important bacterial group …

The Bacteriological Code (Lapage et al., 1992) is an important tool in prokaryotic taxonomy
and is not a static instrument, but occasionally needs updating in order to deal with problems …

The purpose of this announcement is to effect the valid publication of the following effectively
published new names and new combinations under the procedure described in the …

Bacteria are organisms of paradox. They are the simplest organisms, yet the most diverse.
They are single-celled, yet during their 3.5 billion years of existence they have developed …

The distribution of rhizobia, bacteria which nodulate the roots of leguminous plants, was
surveyed for 91 species of the family Leguminosae. A total of 117 strains of rhizobia were …

Background The classification presented below was initiated in the early 1990s in the
editorial office of Bergey's Manual Trust as a preliminary step in organizing the content of the …

The ultimate goal of taxonomy is to establish a system that mirrors the 'order in nature'. In
prokaryote microbiology, almost all taxonomic concepts try to mirror the whole evolutionary …