iBioSeminar Part 1
Legume plants form specialized root nodules to host "rhizobia", nitrogenfixing bacterial symbionts. Rhizobia hosting legumes are able to grow without exogenous nitrogen fertilizer allowing them to be high in protein and to provide nutrition to surrounding plants. In her talk, Long gives an overview rhizobiumlegume symbiosis including infection and nodule formation and the chemical signals exchanged between the plant and the bacteria.