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nitrogen fixation: Media
chemical reaction
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Learn how nitrogen-fixing bacteria fix nitrogen, also how it benefits the farmers in agriculture
An overview of nitrogen fixation.
What is nitrogen fixation by bacteria?
Learn more about the process of nitrogen fixation by bacteria.
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nitrogen cycle
Nitrogen fixation is the process by which atmospheric nitrogen is converted by either...
Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.
root nodules
The roots of an Austrian winter pea plant (Pisum sativum) with nodules harbouring...
John Kaprielian, The National Audubon Society Collection/Photo Researchers
synthetic ammonia
Chemical plant for production of ammonia and nitrogen fertilizers.
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nitrogen fixation
Figure 6: (Right) The roots of an Austrian winter pea plant (Pisum sativum)...
(Left) Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.; (right) photograph, © John Kaprielian, The National Audubon Society Collection/Photo Researchers
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