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Early Discoveries in Nitrogen Fixation

Martinus Beijerinck

Martinus Beijerinck

Work done by Martinus Beijerinck was key to the discovery of rhizobia, symbiotic bacteria found on the roots of legumes and responsible for nitrogen fixation.

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