What is responsible for the Nitrogen fixation by legumes?

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(c) Rhizobium — A bacteria called Rhizobium is responsible for nitrogen Fixtion in pulse crops. This bacteria transports atmospheric nitrogen to the roots of plants, hence there is less need for chemical fertilizers in pulses or legume crops. Mycorrhizae help plants absorb a variety of nutrients from the soil such as phosphorus, nitrogen and other micronutrients. Therefore, It plays an important role in increasing the yield of crops.

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(A) Mycorrhiza

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(B) Rhizospheric microflora

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(D) Soil fungi

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