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Nitrogen Fixation: Root and Bacteria Interactions

Nitrogen fixation in crops

Nitrogen fixation in crops

Some common edible legumes, such as (a) peanuts, (b) beans, and (c) chickpeas, are able to interact symbiotically with soil bacteria that fix nitrogen.

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