No, not all legumes fix nitrogen in the soil. Only certain types of legumes, such as soybeans, clover, and peanuts, have the ability to fix nitrogen through a symbiotic relationship with nitrogen-fixing bacteria in their root nodules.
Legumes "fix" nitrogen in nodules on their roots, so they do not need additional nitrogen-containing fertilizers.
Legumes "fix" nitrogen in nodules on their roots, so they do not need additional nitrogen-containing fertilizers.
Legumes have a symbiotic relationship with certain bacteria called rhizobia. These bacteria live in nodules on the roots of legumes and convert atmospheric nitrogen into a form that the plant can use for growth. This process is called nitrogen fixation and helps enrich the soil with nutrients.
They absorb nitrogen from the air. Then nitrogen-fixing bacteria convert it to a useable form.
Legumes have high mulching value for crops production.
Legumes "fix" nitrogen in nodules on their roots, so they do not need additional nitrogen-containing fertilizers.
The nitrogen-fixing bacteria live in the root nodules of legumes.
Legumes have a special relationship with certain bacteria that allows them to convert nitrogen from the air into a form that plants can use. This process, called nitrogen fixation, helps enrich the soil with this essential nutrient, improving fertility and promoting plant growth.
Legume plants are notable for their ability to fix atmospheric nitrogen, thanks to a symbiotic relationship with certain bacteria known as rhizobia found in root nodules of these plants. The ability to form this symbiosis reduces fertilizer costs for farmers and gardeners who grow legumes, and allows legumes to be used in a crop rotation to replenish soil that has been depleted of nitrogen. The nitrogen fixation ability of legumes is enhanced by the availability of calcium in the soil and reduced by the presence of ample nitrogen. Root nodules. via Wikipedia
Albert Lemuel Whiting has written: 'A biochemical study of nitrogen in certain legumes' -- subject(s): Legumes, Nitrogen, Legumes.
some leguminous plants like peas have legumes in there roots. legumes are small swellings, which contains nitrogen fixing bacteria. they helps in nitrogen fixation. other plants like paddy can use these nitrogen for there growth.