Identification of Nitrogen Fixation Genes in <i>Lactococcus </i>Isolated from Maize Using Population Genomics and Machine Learning

Sierra Mixe maize is a landrace variety from Oaxaca, Mexico, that utilizes nitrogen derived from the atmosphere via an undefined nitrogen fixation mechanism. The diazotrophic microbiota associated with the plant’s mucilaginous aerial root exudate composed of complex carbohydrates was previously iden...

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Main Authors: Shawn M. Higdon, Bihua C. Huang, Alan B. Bennett, Bart C. Weimer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-12-01
Series:Microorganisms
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/8/12/2043