N-acyl-homoserine lactone inhibition of rhizobial growth is mediated by two quorum-sensing genes that regulate plasmid transfer

Authors :: Wilkinson, A.
Danino, V.
Wisniewski-Dye, Danino F.
Lithgow, J.K.
Downie, J.A.
Source :: Journal of Bacteriology. August, 2002, Vol. 184 Issue 15-16, p4510, 10 p.
Publication Year :: 2002
Abstract: Results reveal that two luxR-type regulatory genes control plasmid transfer, growth inhibition by N-(3-hydroxy-7-cis tetra-decenoyl)-L-homoserine lactone and its repression in Rhizobium leguminosarum bv. viciae.

Subjects :: Rhizobium -- Growth
Lactones -- Physiological aspects
Genetic regulation -- Physiological aspects
Gene mutations -- Analysis
Biological sciences

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