The Evolution of Molybdenum Dependent Nitrogenase in Cyanobacteria

Nitrogen fixation plays a crucial role in the nitrogen cycle by helping to convert nitrogen into a form usable by other organisms. Bacteria capable of fixing nitrogen are found in six phyla including Cyanobacteria. Molybdenum dependent nitrogenase (<i>nif</i>) genes are thought to share...

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Main Authors: Tomoaki Watanabe, Tokumasa Horiike
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-04-01
Series:Biology
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-7737/10/4/329