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Increased metabolic potential of Rhizobium spp. is associated with bacterial competitiveness.
Canadian journal of microbiology - 1 Aug 2007
Wielbo Jerzy, Marek-Kozaczuk Monika, Kubik-Komar Agnieszka, Skorupska Anna
Abstract excerpt
Of 105 rhizobial isolates obtained from nodules of commonly cultivated legumes, we selected 19 strains on the basis of a high rate of symbiotic plant growth promotion. Individual strains within the species Rhizobium leguminosarum bv. trifolii, R. leguminosarum bv. viciae, and Rhizobium etli displayed variation not only in plasmid sizes and numbers but also in the chromosomal 16S-23S internal transcribed spacer....
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