Nod factors and nodulation in plants

Symbiotic nitrogen fixation in legumes is accomplished by Rhizobium bacteria, which reside in plant nodules and whose secretions stimulate nodule growth. Proteins in the Rhizobium's Nod genes and plant flavonoids stimulate the production of host-specific signal molecules called nod factors.

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Veröffentlicht in:Science (American Association for the Advancement of Science) 1993-06, Vol.260 (5115), p.1764-1765
Hauptverfasser: Vijn, I. (Agricultural University, Wageningen, The Netherlands), Neves, L. das, Kammen, A. van, Franssen, H, Bisseling, T
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Zusammenfassung:Symbiotic nitrogen fixation in legumes is accomplished by Rhizobium bacteria, which reside in plant nodules and whose secretions stimulate nodule growth. Proteins in the Rhizobium's Nod genes and plant flavonoids stimulate the production of host-specific signal molecules called nod factors.
ISSN:0036-8075
1095-9203
DOI:10.1126/science.8511583