Biochemistry of Biological Nitrogen Fixation Nitrogen fixing bacteria that occur in association with higher plants, especially with those of family Leguminaceae (fabaceae), are termed as symbionts. The symbiotic association of nitrogen-fixing bacteria with plants roots generally occurs in multicellular structures called nodules. The best characterized symbiotic association involving nodules is one occurring on roots of leguminous plants. About 200 legume ...
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