Homologous recombination and dynamics of rhizobial genomes.
The nitrogen-fixing bacteria commonly known as rhizobia are attractive organisms due to their symbiotic association with legume plants. Their genomes contain a large number of redundant genetic elements. These reiterations might participate in homologous recombination events and lead to diverse genomic rearrangements. Here we analyze the role of homologous recombination in the dynamics of these bacterial genomes, as well as its possible biological consequences.
Orozco-Mosqueda
Ma del Carmen
Mdel C
Instituto de Investigaciones Quimico Biologicas, Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolas de Hidalgo, Morelia, Michoacan, Ciudad Universitaria, Edificio A1', C.P. 58030, Mexico. biocarmen@yahoo.com
Altamirano-Hernandez
Josue
J
Farias-Rodriguez
Rodolfo
R
Valencia-Cantero
Eduardo
E
Santoyo
Gustavo
G
D005785:Gene Conversion; D016680:Genome, Bacterial; D011995:Recombination, Genetic; D012231:Rhizobium / Q000235:genetics*