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They are caused by a symbiotic bacteria which benefits the plant by fixing atmospheric nitrogen (which the plant needs to make proteins).
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What are two advantage of legume crops?
They have nodules on the roots which has nitrogen fixing bacteria
If you want to find a root nodule you would have to look for a plant that was a?
Legume plant. Root nodules are formed on the roots of legume plants through a symbiotic relationship with nitrogen-fixing bacteria. These nodules house the bacteria that convert atmospheric nitrogen into a form that the plant can use for growth.
What is the purpose of these nodules?
Nodules are small growths or lumps that can form on various parts of the body. The purpose of nodules can vary depending on their location and underlying cause. In some cases, nodules may be harmless and serve no specific purpose, while in other cases they may be indicative of an underlying health condition that requires medical attention.
Is groundnut legume?
Ground nuts are legumes. Groundnut being a legume crop utilizes the nitrogen in the atmosphere by nitrogen fixation in association with a group of bacteria belonging to Rhizobium family. The Rhizobium bacteria penetrate the roots of legumes and form root nodules .
How the legume crop increase the soil fertility?
Legume crops have the ability to form a symbiotic relationship with nitrogen-fixing bacteria in their root nodules. These bacteria can convert atmospheric nitrogen into a form that plants can use, leading to increased nitrogen levels in the soil. When legume plants decompose, they release nutrients back into the soil, further enhancing soil fertility.
What is the signification of growing legume plants in crop production?
Legumes have root nodules which contain bacteria which are able to use nitrogen from the air to create nitrogenous compounds, which fertilize the plant.
How does nitrogen into the atmosphere move into the soil?
Some of it is fixed by legume plants - or more precisely by bacteria in plant nodules. Some gets there by when compounds created by lighting dissolve into the accompanying rain.
How do plants get nitrogen from the soil?
Nitrogen-fixing bacteria in nodules on plant roots (legume plants; beans, peas, alfalfa) convert nitrogen in the air (ammonia) to nitrites then nitrates which is then absorbed by plants through their roots.
Soil is deprived of nitrates what do you plant?
Virtually anything in the Legume(pea and bean) family will produce nitrogen as these form nodules with Rhizobacteria which convert N2 gas to nitrate. You can plant vetch, soybeans, dry bean plants, pea plants, and any other plant that is a Legume. You can also apply Nitrogen fertilizer as well and Nitrates will be made as it ozidizes.
Is tapioca a legume?
No its not a legume
Is coconut a legume?
No, coconut is not a legume
How does nitrogen in the atmosphere move into soil?
Some of it is fixed by legume plants - or more precisely by bacteria in plant nodules. Some gets there by when compounds created by lighting dissolve into the accompanying rain.
