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Nitrogen Fixation: Root and Bacteria Interactions
Nitrogen fixation in crops
Some common edible legumes, such as (a) peanuts, (b) beans, and (c) chickpeas, are able to interact symbiotically with soil bacteria that fix nitrogen.
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"OpenStax College, Nutritional Adaptations of Plants. October 17, 2013."
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