A Novel Negative Regulator of a Symbiotic Two-component System

Authors

Rebecca Carlyon, Brigham Young University
Dr. Joel Griffitts, Brigham Young University

Keywords

negative regulator, symbiotic two-component system, Shinorhizobium meliloti

College

Life Sciences

Department

Microbiology and Molecular Biology

Abstract

Symbiosis is the process by which two different species interact in nature. Relationships can be either mutualistic, where both species benefit from the situation, or parasitic, where only one organism benefits. Shinorhizobium meliloti is a nitrogen-fixing soil bacterium which is involved in a mutualistic symbiotic relationship with alfalfa and other compatible host plants. The plant allows the bacterium to colonize the plant in forming a root nodule. This symbiosis provides the bacteria with carbon resources, and the plant with enough fixed nitrogen to flourish in the soil.

Recommended Citation

Carlyon, Rebecca and Griffitts, Dr. Joel (2013) "A Novel Negative Regulator of a Symbiotic Two-component System," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 1300.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/1300