G. C. diCenzo

The paper reports complete genome sequences of three Sinorhizobium type strains and confirms their species status through genomic analysis.

The paper describes a novel Rhizobium species, R. rhododendri, isolated from rhododendron crown gall disease, and presents genomic and phenotypic analyses of tumorigenic Rhizobium strains.

The paper sequenced three mesorhizobia from northern Canada to identify genomic adaptations that enhance nodulation in cold climates, finding that key nodulation genes are located on a symbiotic megaplasmid and showing climate-specific genetic variations.

This study identifies Brachypodium AFP genes encoding proteins that inhibit ice recrystallization, reduce ice nucleation, and suppress immune responses to pathogen signals.

This paper shows that using a cold-inducible promoter to knock down Brachypodium antifreeze proteins reduces freeze tolerance without developmental defects, confirming their role in freeze protection.

The paper reports nodule transcriptome assemblies for two legumes, identifying differences in NCR peptide profiles that may explain symbiotic compatibility differences with rhizobia.

The paper proposes a new framework for genus delimitation in Rhizobiaceae based on core-genome phylogeny and cpAAI thresholds, leading to reclassifications of several species.

This study identifies cold-acclimated plasma membrane proteins in Brachypodium distachyon, revealing stress response mechanisms and potential for improving frost resistance in monocots.

The paper identifies DNA methylation patterns in Ensifer species during free-living growth and symbiosis, showing changes in GANTC motif methylation linked to cell cycle and differentiation.

The paper investigates flg22 immunogenicity across Proteobacteria classes in Arabidopsis thaliana, finding significant variation in immune response strength.

This study investigates how plant and rhizobial genotypes influence the transcriptional response of rhizobia during the initiation of plant-rhizobium symbiosis, finding significant genotype x genotype interactions.

The paper uses comparative genomics and phenotyping to show that Ensifer strains are divided into symbiotic and non-symbiotic clades, with distinct genetic and phenotypic traits.