What is the role of Rhizobium in agriculture?

Practice Questions

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What is the role of Rhizobium in agriculture?
  1. Pathogen
  2. Nitrogen fixation
  3. Decomposition
  4. Fermentation

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the role of Rhizobium in agriculture?
  • Step 1: Understand that Rhizobium is a type of bacteria.
  • Step 2: Know that Rhizobium specifically works with legume plants, like beans and peas.
  • Step 3: Learn that these bacteria live in the roots of legumes.
  • Step 4: Recognize that Rhizobium helps the plants by taking nitrogen from the air.
  • Step 5: Understand that nitrogen is essential for plant growth but is not usable in its gaseous form.
  • Step 6: Realize that Rhizobium converts this nitrogen into a form that plants can use, like ammonia.
  • Step 7: Conclude that this process is called nitrogen fixation and is important for healthy plant growth.
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