In legume nodules, symbiosomes containing endosymbiotic rhizobial bacteria act as
temporary plant organelles that are responsible for nitrogen fixation, these bacteria develop …

The extraordinary capacity of Agrobacterium to transfer its genetic material to host cell
makes it evolve from phytopathogen to a powerful transgenic vector. Agrobacterium …

Herein the members of the Subcommittee on Taxonomy of Rhizobia and Agrobacteria of the
International Committee on Systematics of Prokaryotes review recent developments in …

Whole genome analysis of the Bradyrhizobium genus using average nucleotide identity
(ANI) and phylogenomics showed the genus to be essentially monophyletic with seven …

Grapevines are challenged by a range of diseases and pests, causing economic losses and
requiring often costly approaches to mitigate damage. Public interest in reducing the use of …

The Rhizobia are collectively comprised of gram negative soil bacteria that have the ability
to form symbiotic nitrogen-fixing root and/or stem nodules in association with leguminous …

Although the taxonomy of Burkholderia has been extensively scrutinized, significant
uncertainty remains regarding the generic boundaries and composition of this large and …

The genus Agrobacterium was created a century ago by Conn who included it in the family
Rhizobiaceae together with the genus Rhizobium. Initially, the genus Agrobacterium …

Main conclusion Plant responds to Agrobacterium via three-layered immunity that
determines its susceptibility or resistance to Agrobacterium infection. Abstract Agrobacterium …

Rhizobium–legume symbioses serve as paradigmatic examples for the study of mutualism
evolution. The genus Ensifer (syn. Sinorhizobium) contains diverse plant-associated …