Related Experiment Video
Updated: May 5, 2026

Plant Promoter Analysis: Identification and Characterization of Root Nodule Specific Promoter in the Common Bean
Published on: December 23, 2017
Amplicon restriction patterns associated with nitrogenase activity of root nodules for selection of superior Myrica
Mhathung Yanthan1, Arvind K Misra
1Molecular Genetics Laboratory, Department of Botany, North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong 793 022, India.
Abstract:
Trees of Myrica sp. grow abundantly in the forests of Meghalaya, India. These trees are actinorhizal and harbour nitrogen-fixing Frankia in their root nodules and contribute positively towards the enhancement of nitrogen status of forest areas. They can be used in rejuvenation of mine spoils and nitrogen-depleted fallow lands generated due to slash and burn agriculture practiced in the area. We have studied the association of amplicon restriction patterns (ARPs) of Myrica ribosomal RNA gene and internal transcribed spacer (ITS) region and nitrogenase activity of its root nodules. We found that ARPs thus obtained could be used as markers for early screening of seedlings that could support strains of Frankia that fix atmospheric nitrogen more efficiently.
More Related Videos
20:01Single-plant, Sterile Microcosms for Nodulation and Growth of the Legume Plant Medicago truncatula with the Rhizobial Symbiont Sinorhizobium meliloti
Published on: October 1, 2013
13:37Generation of Composite Plants in Medicago truncatula used for Nodulation Assays
Published on: March 27, 2011