Novel Genes Required in Gluconate Metabolism in the Symbiotic Bacterium Sinorhizobium Melitoti

Authors

Lejdja Beshku, Brigham Young University
Dr. Joel S. Griffitts, Brigham Young University

Keywords

gluconate metabolism, symbiotic bacterium, Sinorhizobium melitoti

College

Life Sciences

Department

Microbiology and Molecular Biology

Abstract

S. meliloti is a nitrogen fixing bacterium, which forms a symbiosis with different plants such as Medicago, Melilotus, and Trigonella. It will be important to study the metabolism of S. meliloti since its ability to form symbiotic relationships with plants has a great impact in agriculture and ecology. Another reason why we want to study S. meliloti is to gain a better understanding of its gluconate metabolism. Gluconate is a derivative of glucose and a good carbon source for S.meliloti(1). The main purpose of my research for the last two years has been screening for novel genes that are involved in gluconate metabolism of S. meliloti.

Recommended Citation

Beshku, Lejdja and Griffitts, Dr. Joel S. (2013) "Novel Genes Required in Gluconate Metabolism in the Symbiotic Bacterium Sinorhizobium Melitoti," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 1301.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/1301