Auxin and nitric oxide control indeterminate nodule formation

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Rhizobia symbionts elicit root nodule formation in leguminous plants. Nodule development requires local accumulation of auxin. Both plants and rhizobia synthesise auxin. We have addressed the effects of bacterial auxin (IAA) on nodul...

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Main Authors: Spena Angelo, Cremonese Giorgia, Crimi Massimo, Pii Youry, Pandolfini Tiziana
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-05-01
Series:BMC Plant Biology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2229/7/21