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Michael Hynes is a Professor of Molecular Genetics at the University of Calgary, specializing in the study of symbiotic nitrogen fixation and the development of vector gene transfer systems in bacteria of agricultural significance. His research has focused on Rhizobium spp. and their interaction with legume plants, particularly understanding the genetic mechanisms behind plasmid stability and horizontal gene transfer. He has conducted extensive research on the chemotaxis and motility of rhizobia, as well as the implications of bacteriocins and bacteriophages in plant-bacteria associations. His work encompasses genomics applications in enhancing legume competitiveness through the use of phages, and he has a notable publication record in the field.
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