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Bacterial strains and plasmid used in this study
| Strain or plasmid | Relevant characteristics | Source or reference |
|---|---|---|
| B. japonicum strains | ||
| USDA110 | Wild type | USDA, Beltsville, MD |
| BjB3 | nolA Ω insertion; Smr Spr | 7 |
| JD21 | nodD2 Ω insertion; Smr Spr | G. Stacey, University of Missouri |
| JNW21 | nwsB Smr Spr | 14 |
| Bj586 | nodD1 small deletion; Kmr | 8 |
| Bj613 | nodW Ω insertion; Smr | 10 |
| ZB977 | USDA110(pZB32) | 1 |
| Plasmid | ||
| pZB32 | nodY-lacZ translational fusion | 1 |
