Azospirillum

Azospirillum
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Azospirillum

Tarrand et al. 1979[1]
Type species
Azospirillum lipoferum[1]
Species
Synonyms
  • Conglomeromonas Skerman et al. 1983

Azospirillum is a Gram-negative, microaerophilic, non-fermentative and nitrogen-fixing bacterial genus from the family of Rhodospirillaceae.[1][2][3][4][5] Azospirillum bacteria can promote plant growth.[6]

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