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Policing the legume-Rhizobium symbiosis: a critical test of partner choice

In legume-Rhizobium symbioses, specialised soil bacteria fix atmospheric nitrogen in return for carbon. However, ineffective strains can arise, making discrimination essential. Discrimination can occur via partner choice, where legumes prevent ineffective strains from entering, or via sanctioning, w...

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Autores principales: Westhoek, Annet, Field, Elsa, Rehling, Finn, Mulley, Geraldine, Webb, Isabel, Poole, Philip S., Turnbull, Lindsay A.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Nature Publishing Group UK 2017
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5431162/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28469244
http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41598-017-01634-2