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Abstract

Eight strains of symbiotic bacteria from root nodules of local races of cowpea () and Bambara groundnut () grown on subsistence farmers’ fields in the Kavango region, Namibia, were previously characterized and identified as a novel group within the genus . To clarify their taxonomic status, these strains were further characterized using a polyphasic approach. In phylogenetic analysis of the 16S rRNA gene sequence the novel group was most closely related to EK05 and BR 10250, and to ‘’ CCBAU 051107 in the ITS sequence analysis. Phylogenetic analysis of concatenated sequences placed the strains in a lineage distinct from named species of the genus . The species status was validated by results of DNA–DNA hybridization. Phylogenetic analysis of and genes placed the novel strains in a group with ’’ CCBAU 051107. The combination of phenotypic characteristics from several tests including carbon source utilization and antibiotic resistance could be used to differentiate representative strains from recognized species of the genus . Novel strain 14-3 induces effective nodules on and Based on the data presented, it is concluded that the strains represent a novel species of the genus , for which the name sp. nov. is proposed. The type strain is 14-3 [ = DSM 100299 = LMG 28790 = NTCCM 0012 (Windhoek)]. The DNA G+C content of strain 14-3 is 63.8 mol% ( ).

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This study was supported by the:
  • BMBF (Award 01 LG 1201D)
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