Biosynthesis and excretion of cyclic glucans by Rhizobium meliloti 1021.

AUTOR(ES)

Geiger, O

RESUMO

Cyclic beta-1,2-glucans produced by Agrobacterium and Rhizobium species play an important role in the interaction of these bacteria with plant hosts. In this study, we show that (i) the neutral cyclic glucans are the biosynthetic precursors of anionic cyclic glucans; (ii) the conversion of neutral to anionic glucans is much more rapid and more extensive in exponentially growing cultures than in cultures in the stationary phase, although the latter synthesize large amounts of glucan; and (iii) the excretion of glucan, as well as the total amount synthesized, is strongly influenced by the medium.

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