Draft genome of six tropical Azospirillum argentinense strains associated with maize and sorghum with potential for plant growth promotion
Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: ABSTRACT This report presents draft genome sequences of six Azospirillum argentinense strains (CMS1626, CMS1630, CMS05, CMS07, CMS11, and CMS18) isolated from maize rhizosphere soil or from sorghum stems grown on oxisols in the Brazilian Cerrado. These diazotrophic strains are promising bioinoculants for sustainable agriculture.
DOI: 10.1128/mra.00332-26
Authors: Valter Cruz-Magalhães, Vitória Palhares Ribeiro, Ubiraci Gomes de Paula Lana, Lourenço Vitor Silva Ferreira, Mikaely Sousa Marins, Maycon Campos Oliveira, José Edson Fontes Figueiredo, Denise Pacheco dos Reis, Gisele de Fátima Dias Diniz, Caroline dos Santos Martins Guieiro, Francisco Adriano de Souza, Eliane Aparecida Gomes, Christiane Abreu de Oliveira Paiva, Sylvia Morais de Sousa, Ivanildo Evódio Marriel
Language: English
Subfield: Plant Science
Domain: Life Sciences
SDG: Zero hunger
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7162801764
