The legume/ rhizobium interactionis a mutually beneficial symbiosis important to
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Question
The legume/ rhizobium interactionis a mutually beneficial symbiosis important to nutrient cycling in the environment. If it is beneficial to both organisms, why do not all plants do it?
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Explanation / Answer
Answer:
Creating nodules and the high ATP requirement for N2 fixation is a tremendous drain of phoassimilate.
Explanation:
The formation of symbiotic nitrogen-fixing nodules on the roots and/or stem of leguminous plants involves a complex signal exchange between both partners. Since many microorganisms are present in the soil, legumes and rhizobia must recognize and initiate communication with each other to establish symbioses.