Rhizobium (Noun)
Meaning
The type genus of Rhizobiaceae; usually occur in the root nodules of legumes; can fix atmospheric oxygen.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Rhizobium bacteria are commonly found in symbiotic relationships with legume plants, providing them with essential nitrogen.
- The presence of Rhizobium in the soil can be beneficial for farmers who grow legume crops due to their ability to fix atmospheric nitrogen.
- Rhizobium naturally infect the root cells of host plants, forming specialized structures called root nodules where nitrogen fixation occurs.
- Through symbiotic interactions with Rhizobium, legume plants are able to thrive in nitrogen-poor soil environments.
- Researchers have been studying the complex interactions between Rhizobium and legume plants to further understand the mechanisms of nitrogen fixation and improve agricultural productivity.