Question

what is the disadvantage of the absence of rhizobium bacteria in leguminous plants?

Answer 1

Rhizobium converts atmospheric nitrogen into the soluble form, which can then be taken in by leguminous plants. However, since Rhizobium cannot prepare its own food, it establishes itself in the roots of the plants and provides them with nutrients. Plants, in turn, provide the bacteria with food and shelter. Thus, there exists a symbiotic relationship between the Rhizobium and leguminous plants. Absence of rhizobium will lead to failure in availability of soluble form of nitrogen by leguminous plants.