Translocation of NopP by Sinorhizobium fredii USDA257 into Vigna unguiculata root nodules

Appl Environ Microbiol. 2010 Jun;76(11):3758-61. doi: 10.1128/AEM.03122-09. Epub 2010 Apr 9.

Abstract

Sinorhizobium fredii is a nitrogen-fixing legume symbiont that stimulates the formation of root nodules. S. fredii nodulation of roots is influenced by Nop proteins, which are secreted through a type III secretion system (T3SS). We demonstrate that S. fredii injects NopP into Vigna unguiculata nodules in a T3SS-dependent manner.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Bacterial Proteins / metabolism*
  • Fabaceae / microbiology*
  • Plant Roots / microbiology*
  • Protein Transport
  • Sinorhizobium fredii / pathogenicity*
  • Virulence Factors / metabolism*

Substances

  • Bacterial Proteins
  • Virulence Factors