Question
In crop rotation, legumes play a vital role due to their ability to fix atmospheric nitrogen. Which group of microorganisms enables this process in leguminous root nodules?
Solution
Rhizobium bacteria form symbiotic relationships with leguminous plants. They colonize root nodules and convert atmospheric nitrogen into ammonia through biological nitrogen fixation, enriching the soil fertility.
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