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Host-Plant Invasion by Rhizobia

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Bacterial Invasion into Eukaryotic Cells

Part of the book series: Subcellular Biochemistry ((SCBI,volume 33))

Abstract

Colonization of legume roots by compatible soil bacteria of the genera Azorhizobium, Bradyrhizobium, Mesorhizobium, Rhizobium and Sinorhizobium (collectively known as rhizobia) leads to the formation of specialized nitrogen-fixing organs called nodules. Signals produced by both partners control specificity. Flavonoids found in root exudates trigger the expression of the rhizobial genes (nod, nol, noe) required for nodulation (Fellay et al., 1995). Many nod loci are involved in the synthesis and secretion of Nod-factors, a family of complex lipo-chito-oligosaccharides (Hanin et al., 1998b; Dénarié et al., 1996). Nod-factors initiate division of nodule meristems and permit entry of rhizobia into the host-plant (Relic et al., 1994).

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