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root nodule [1 record]

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Record 1 2001-05-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plant Biology
  • Horticulture
DEF

A protuberance on the roots of leguminous plant species such as Robinia in which Rhizobium species metabolize atmospheric nitrogen to form ammonia nitrogen.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Biologie végétale
  • Horticulture
DEF

Protubérance apparaissant sur les racines de certaines espèces de légumineuses dans lesquelles des rhizobactéries métabolisent l'azote atmosphérique pour le transformer en azote ammoniacal.

Spanish

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