Table 1 Bacterial strains used in this study
Strain | Species | Geographical origin | Host plant of isolation |
|---|---|---|---|
Rm 1021 | S. meliloti | Galibert et al. 2001 | Sequenced strain |
AK83 | S. meliloti | North Aral Sea, Kazakhstan | Medicago falcata |
AK58 | S. meliloti | North Aral Sea, Kazakhstan | Medicago falcata |
BL225C | S. meliloti | Lodi, Italy | Medicago sativa |
BO21CC | S. meliloti | Lodi, Italy | Medicago sativa |