Rhizobium bacteria fulfills the nitrogen requirement of plant by
forming root nodules on legume plants and enhance plant growth
through atmospheric nitrogen fixation.
Rhizobium bacteria are a group of soil-dwelling bacteria that form
a symbiotic relationship with the roots of leguminous plants, such
as peas, beans, and clover. This unique association enables
Rhizobium to convert atmospheric nitrogen into a plant-usable
form through a process called nitrogen fixation.
-> It attaches to the roots of the leguminous plant and produces nodules.
-> These nodules fix atmospheric nitrogen and convert it into ammonia that can be used by
the plant for its growth and development.
-> Forming a symbiotic relationship with leguminous plants, Rhizobium bacteria
colonize the root nodules, creating a mutually
beneficial partnership where the plant
supplies carbohydrates, and the bacteria
provide fixed nitrogen.
-> The use of Rhizobium contributes to environmentally sustainable
agriculture by promoting natural nitrogen fixation processes, reducing
green house gas emissions associated with fertilizer production, and
minimizing nitrogen run off.
-> It can be use in leguminous crop and not in non-leguminous crop.
-> Inoculate seeds or the planting area with the appropriate Rhizobium strain at the recommended dosage during early stages of crop development.
-> Consider crop rotation strategies to maximize the impact of Rhizobium on soil health and nutrient cycling.
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