Question

The common nitrogen fixer organism in paddy fields is

• A. Azospirillum
• B. Oscillatoria
• C. Frankia
• D. Rhizobium

Answer 1

The correct option is A Azospirillum

Atmospheric nitrogen is not available to plants. There are certain nitrogen fixing bacteria which converts atmospheric nitrogen into ammonium compounds and make it available to the plants. Examples include Azotobacter, Frankia, Rhizobium, Azospirillum. Out of these, Azospirillum is widely used as nitrogen fixer organism in paddy fields. It is used as biofertilizer in rice fields. It promotes the plant growth.

Thus, the correct answer is 'Azospirillum.'