Question

name the bacteria that lives in the roots of legume plants
(pulses). Explain in brief its symbiotic relationship with the plant. how this association is helpful to the farmers

Answer 1

Answer:

Rhizobium is the bacteria that live in symbiotic association with the root nodules of the leguminous plants. Fixation of nitrogen cannot be done independently. That is why rhizobium requires a plant host. Rhizobium is a vital source of nitrogen to agricultural soils including those in arid regions.