Legume-rhizobium symbiosis proteomics: achievements and perspectives

Abstract

The present review contains results of proteo­mic­ researches of legume-rhizobium symbiosis. The technical difficulties associated with the methods of obtaining protein extracts from symbiotic structures and ways of overcoming them were discussed. The changes of protein synthesis under formation and functioning of symbiotic structures were shown. Special attention has been given to the importance of proteomic studies of plant-microbe structures in the formation of adaptation strategies under adverse environmental conditions. The technical and conceptual perspectives of legume-rhizobium symbiosis proteomics were shown.

Keywords

• legume-rhizobium symbiosis
• protein extraction methods
• proteins
• proteomics
• rhizobium
• stress factors
• symbiotic nitrogen fixation