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genus rhizobium

/ˈdʒiːnəs raɪˈzoʊbiəm/

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/ˈdʒiːnəs raɪˈzoʊbiəm/C1formalscientific
  • ruРод грамотрицательных почвенных бактерий, которые фиксируют азот и вступают в симбиотические отношения с бобовыми растениями, образуя корневые клубеньки.

A genus of Gram-negative soil bacteria that fix nitrogen and form symbiotic relationships with leguminous plants, forming root nodules.

  1. Nitrogen-fixing bacteriaC2formal

    A genus of soil bacteria that form symbiotic relationships with leguminous plants, converting atmospheric nitrogen into a form usable by the plant.

    ruАзотфиксирующие бактерии

    • Rhizobium bacteria live in root nodules of legumes like peas and beans.
    • Farmers often inoculate soybean seeds with Rhizobium to improve soil fertility.
    • The symbiotic relationship between Rhizobium and plants is crucial for the nitrogen cycle.