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what is symbiotic microorganisms living in soil

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The microorganisms living in soil that have a close, mutually beneficial (symbiotic) relationship with plants include rhizobia and mycorrhizae. Rhizobia are bacteria that form symbiotic associations with legumes such as beans and peas and Mycorrhizae are specific fungi that form symbiotic associations with plant roots.


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