Methylorubrum rhodesianum

Methylorubrum rhodesianum
Scientific classification
Domain:	Bacteria
Phylum:	Pseudomonadota
Class:	Alphaproteobacteria
Order:	Hyphomicrobiales
Family:	Methylobacteriaceae
Genus:	Methylorubrum
Binomial name
	Methylorubrum rhodesianum; (Green et al. 1988) Green and Ardley 2018
Synonyms
	Methylobacterium lusitanum Doronina et al. 2002; Methylobacterium rhodesianum Green et al. 1988;

Methylorubrum rhodesianum is a species of alphaproteobacteria. It has been found on the International Space Station (ISS) amongst others.

Methylorubrum rhodesianum has the potential to be a biofertilizer due to its ability to fix nitrogen. By associating with plants, it can enhance nutrients and support plant growth, helping improve agricultural practices in a sustainable way.

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