The common name for several genera of bacteria which have the ability to infect the root of legumes and to produce root nodules. Each species of rhizobia can infect some but not all legumes.
Microorganisms or bacteria belonging to the genus, Rhizobium, which are commonly involved in fixing nitrogen; normally reside in close relationship (symbiotic) with roots of leguminous plants.
Microorganisms that inhabit nodules on the roots of the members of the bean family. They have the ability to take nitrogen from the air and create nitrogen compounds that the host plant can use.
A group of bacteria which ‘fix' nitrogen from the atmosphere in association with legumes.
Microorganisms that are capable of living symbiotically with higher plants. They form nodules on the root surface of legumes from which they receive energy from photosynthetic activity of the plant. In return the rhizobia fix or convert atmospheric nitrogen to an organic form the plant can use.
A beneficial bacteria living on the roots of legumes, that fix nitrogen from the air in return for nutrients supplied by the legume. Legumes may need to be inoculated with rhizobia before sowing
Rhizobia are bacteria that live symbiotically with plants (especially legumes), living on the plant's roots. The rhizobia fix nitrogen (from atmospheric nitrogen) for the plant and the rhizobia get energy from the plant.
Rhizobia (from the Greek words riza = root and bios = Life) are soil bacteria that fix nitrogen (diazotrophy) after becoming established inside root nodules of legumes (Fabaceae). The rhizobia cannot independently fix nitrogen, and require a plant host. Morphologically they are generally gram negative, motile, non-sporulating rods.