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NITROGEN FIXATION [1 record]

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Record 1 2003-12-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Microbiology and Parasitology
  • Genetics
DEF

The conversion of atmospheric nitrogen (N subscript 2) into a soluble biologically available form by nitrogen-fixing organisms. It can be brought about by means of either a biological or a synthetic reaction.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Microbiologie et parasitologie
  • Génétique
DEF

Fixation par les bactéries de l'azote de l'air pour le transformer en ammoniac lequel est directement assimilable par la plante.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Microbiología y parasitología
  • Genética
DEF

Conversión del nitrógeno libre de la atmósfera en compuestos nitrogenados.

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