Nitrogen Fixation

Author:Meghalaya Board
8th Meghalaya Board
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Nitrogen Fixation: Overview

This topic defines nitrogen fixation with an example. The microorganisms present in the plant roots fix nitrogen from the air into the soil and increases the soil fertility.

Important Questions on Nitrogen Fixation

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SCIENCE TEXTBOOK FOR CLASS VIII>Microorganisms: Friend and Foe>Nitrogen Fixation> Q 1

Blue-green algae fix _____ directly from the air and enhance the fertility of the soil. (Nitrogen/ Carbon)

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SCIENCE TEXTBOOK FOR CLASS VIII>Microorganisms: Friend and Foe>Nitrogen Fixation> Q 2

Name the microorganisms which can fix atmospheric nitrogen in the soil.