Rhizobium

usgb/raɪˈzoʊbiəm/
noun

A type of bacteria that lives in the roots of some plants and helps them absorb nitrogen from the air, benefiting plant growth.

The farmer planted legumes to encourage the growth of rhizobium, which would enrich the soil.
Visual representation of "rhizobium" - A type of bacteria that lives in the roots of some plants and helps them absorb nitrogen from the air, benefiting plant growth.

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nitrogen fixation,leguminous plants,symbiotic relationship

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Biology Terms

Understanding biological relationships can be complex; studying them helps

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Many plants depend on bacteria for nutrients and growth.
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Nitrogen Cycle

The cycle of nitrogen in nature is influenced by bacteria like rhizobium

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Rhizobium plays a key role in this important ecological process.
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Farming Practices

Sustainable farming relies on knowledge of beneficial bacteria like rhizobium

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Crop rotation can benefit from legumes that attract rhizobium.
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