Soy Root Nodules (IMAGE)

American Society of Agronomy

Soy Root Nodules

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A soybean root with nodules, These nodules house bacteria that "fix," or extract, nitrogen from the atmosphere for the plant's use.

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Luiz G. Moretti.

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