Question

Which Rhizobium species is used for nitrogen fixation in lentils?

Answer 1

Nitrogen fixation in lentils:

1. It is a symbiotic relationship in which plants fixed carbon to bacteria in exchange for nitrogen fixation.
2. During nitrogen fixation, bacteria convert dinitrogen into ammonia(used by plants).
3. Nitrogen fixation helps in increasing soil fertility.

Rhizobium species:

1. R. leguminosarum infects and nodulates lentils.
2. This rhizobium does not form spores in its life cycle.
3. They appeared as elongated rods under a microscope.