Associations to the word «Rhizobium»

Wiktionary

RHIZOBIUM, noun. (biology) Any of various bacteria, of the genus Rhizobium, that form nodules on the roots of legumes and fix nitrogen
RHIZOBIUM, proper noun. A taxonomic genus within the family Rhizobiaceae   — soil bacteria that fix nitrogen in association with roots of legumes.

Dictionary definition

RHIZOBIUM, noun. The type genus of Rhizobiaceae; usually occur in the root nodules of legumes; can fix atmospheric oxygen.

Wise words

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