Nitrogen fixation in eukaryotes – New models for symbiosis

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Nitrogen, a component of many bio-molecules, is essential for growth and development of all organisms. Most nitrogen exists in the atmosphere, and utilisation of this source is important as a means of avoiding nitrogen starvation. Ho...

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Main Authors: Lockhart Peter, Kneip Christoph, Voß Christine, Maier Uwe-G
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-04-01
Series:BMC Evolutionary Biology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2148/7/55