Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life (MindTap Course List)
Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781337408332
Author: Cecie Starr, Ralph Taggart, Christine Evers, Lisa Starr
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Introduction: Symbiotic relationship of plant with nitrogen-fixing bacteria forms root nodules on the roots. The bacteria help to convert atmospheric nitrogen into a readily utilizable form for plants. This process is called as nitrogen fixation. Fixed nitrogen acts as a nitrogen fertilizer that promotes plant growth.

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