The taxonomy of the genus Frankia

A discussion covering the problems of Frankia taxonomy was held at the "Frankia Workshop" in Wageningen, September 4-6, 1983. It was agreed that the genus Frankia can be satisfactorily defined, but that solid criteria for species determination are not now available and that use of specific...

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Published in:Plant and soil 1984-01, Vol.78 (1/2), p.1-6
Main Author: LECHEVALIER, MARY P.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biochemistry
Biological and medical sciences
Biological taxonomies
Biology of microorganisms of confirmed or potential industrial interest
Biotechnology
Cell walls
Endosymbionts
Frankia
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Fungal spores
Host plants
Isolation and description
Mission oriented research
Nodules
Plants
Sporangia
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Summary:A discussion covering the problems of Frankia taxonomy was held at the "Frankia Workshop" in Wageningen, September 4-6, 1983. It was agreed that the genus Frankia can be satisfactorily defined, but that solid criteria for species determination are not now available and that use of specific names should be avoided for the present.
ISSN:0032-079X
1573-5036
DOI:10.1007/BF02277834