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Rhizobiaceae

bacteria family

Also known as: rhizobia

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alfalfa

In alfalfa
…house symbiotic soil bacteria (rhizobia) in their root nodules to “fix” nitrogen from the air into the soil, thus making it accessible to other plants. When grown as a cover crop or as part of a crop rotation, alfalfa improves the soil nutrient levels and lessens the need for…
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lespedezas

In lespedeza
…house symbiotic soil bacteria (rhizobia) in their root nodules to “fix” nitrogen from the air into the soil, thus making it accessible to other plants and improving the soil nutrient levels.
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