Journal of Undergraduate Research
Keywords
feuP, symbiotic infection, Sinorhizobium meliloti, feuQ
College
Life Sciences
Department
Microbiology and Molecular Biology
Abstract
How does infection work? How do bacteria know where they are to function within a host? These processes are vital for understanding both disease-causing and beneficial bacteria. For example, infection in alfalfa by a bacterium called Sinorhizobium meliloti is advantageous for the legume. Rhizobia infects special plant organs called root nodules where they function to fix nitrogen—a vital mechanism for the plants’ survival. This is a crucial agricultural process, yet remains a under researched subject. An important aspect of infection is that in order for it to occur, there must exist communication between the bacteria and the plant.
Recommended Citation
Carlyon, Rebecca and Griffitts, Dr. Joel
(2013)
"FeuP Importance in the Symbiotic Infection in Sinorhizobium Melliloti,"
Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013:
Iss.
1, Article 1263.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/1263