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Nitrogen fixation

The conversion of atmospheric nitrogen into plant-available forms, carried out by certain bacteria, often in symbiosis with legumes.

Related terms

  • Bacteria

    Microscopic single-celled organisms that drive many soil processes, including decomposition and nutrient cycling. They include cyanobacteria and actinomycetes.

  • Symbiosis

    A close and often long-term interaction between two species, which may be mutualistic, commensal, or parasitic.