A Caulobacter hub taxon in the soybean root endosphere has a distinctive biofilm and engages in riboflavin-mediated mutualism with Bradyrhizobium
Madeline A Quinlan, Sean Crosson, Sarah L. Lebeis, Gregory M Bonito, Reid Longley, Aretha Fiebig
This study characterizes Caulobacter sp. RL271, a hub taxon in the soybean root endosphere, revealing its unique biofilm formation and riboflavin-mediated mutualism with Bradyrhizobium.
bioRxiv · Sep 16, 2026 · PreprintMicrobiology