Harnessing Rhizobia to Improve Heavy-Metal Phytoremediation by Legumes
Rhizobia are bacteria that can form symbiotic associations with plants of the Fabaceae family, during which they reduce atmospheric di-nitrogen to ammonia. The symbiosis between rhizobia and leguminous plants is a fundamental contributor to nitrogen cycling in natural and agricultural ecosystems. Rh...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2018-11-01
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| Series: | Genes |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4425/9/11/542 |