Question:

Which of the following is a symbiotic nitrogen fixer?

Updated On: Mar 20, 2024
  • Azotobacter
  • Frankia
  • Azolla
  • Glomus
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The Correct Option is B

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Frankia, is a nitrogen fixing symbiotic bacteria. It induces root nodules just like Rhizobium. It is associated symbiotically with the root nodules of several non-legume plants like Casuarina, Alnus, Rubus etc. It cannot fix nitrogen in free state.
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