Mimosa species endemic to acidic soils in central Brazil are nodulated by a high diversity of Paraburkholderia genotypes, but widespread species are nodulated by Paraburkholderia, Cupriavidus or Rhizobium depending on soil characteristics
L. Rouws, A. Barauna, C. Krynauw, J. Rouws, S. de Faria, E. Gross, F. B. dos Reis Junior, M. Simon, M. Maluk, D. Odee, S. Fordeyn, G. Kenicer, J. P. W. Young, V. Reis, J. Zilli, E. K. James
This study examines the rhizobia symbionts of Mimosa species in Brazil, finding that endemic species are dominated by Paraburkholderia, while widespread species like M. pudica have a broader range of symbionts including Cupriavidus and Rhizobium, influenced by soil characteristics.
bioRxiv · Jun 11, 2024 · PreprintPlant Biology