ISSN:
1617-4623
Keywords:
Bradyrhizobium
;
Nif genes
;
Nitrogen fixation
;
Root nodule symbiosis
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Summary The 17 kb region between the Bradyrhizobium japonicum nitrogenase genes (nifDK and nifH) was investigated for the presence of further nif or fix genes by site-directed insertion or deletion/replacement mutagenesis and interspecies hybridization. Mutant strains were tested for their ability to reduce acetylene in free-living, microaerobic culture (Nif phenotype) and in soybean root nodules (Fix phenotype). The presence of a gene, previously identified by hybridization with the Klebsiella pneumoniae nifB gene, was proved by isolation of a nifB insertion mutant which was completely Nif- and Fix-. Three other regions were found to be homologous to the K. pneumoniae genes nifE, nifN, and nifS, NifE and nifN insertion mutants were completely Nif-/Fix- whereas nifS mutants were leaky with 30% residual Fix activity. Taken together, the data show that the B. japonicum genome harbours a cluster of closely adjacent genes which are directly concerned with nitrogenase function.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00331622
