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Phenotypic selection and phase variation occur during alfalfa root colonization by Pseudomonas fluorescens F113.
Journal of bacteriology - 1 Mar 2002
Sánchez-Contreras María, Martín Marta, Villacieros Marta, O'Gara Fergal, Bonilla Ildefonso, Rivilla Rafael
Abstract excerpt
During colonization of the alfalfa rhizosphere, Pseudomonas fluorescens F113 undergoes phenotypic variation, resulting in the appearance of colonies with different morphology. Among phenotypic variants, three isolates, C, F, and S were selected, with the C variant showing colony morphology identical to that of the inoculated wild-type strain and F and S having a translucent and diffuse morphology. Phenotypic...
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