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Name the microorganisms which can fix atmospheric nitrogen in the soil.
Name the microorganisms which can fix atmospheric nitrogen in the soil.
Updated On: Dec 2, 2023
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Bacteria such as rhizobium and certain blue-green algae present in the soil can fix atmospheric nitrogen and convert into usable nitrogenous compounds, which are used by plants for the synthesis of plant proteins and other compounds.
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