Legumes are an essential part of a strong and healthy grassland ecosystems (Figure 1). They form a symbiotic relationship ...

Legumes thrive in low-nitrogen environments by partnering with rhizobia, soil bacteria that convert atmospheric nitrogen into ammonium, a usable form for the plants. These beneficial bacteria are ...

SDG 2- Zero Hunger and SDG 15- Life on land. This Collection welcomes original research on rhizobium, from nitrogen fixation mechanisms to sustainable agricultural applications. Rhizobium is a ...

Soil inoculants for beans and corn can provide positive improvements for the health of your row crops. You can determine which corn and soybean inoculant is best suited to your needs by learning more ...

Legumes like clover form root nodules that harbor symbiotic soil microbes known as rhizobia. These nodules are the site of exchange of nutrients that benefit the plants and the rhizobia. CHAMPAIGN, ...

Alfalfa, also known in Latin as Medicago sativa, is an agricultural crop that is part of the legume family. It is known as a protein-rich food source for dairy cattle that is easily digested and can ...

Some soil bacteria can acquire sets of genes that enable them to pump the heavy metal nickel out of their systems, a study has found. This enables the bacteria to not only thrive in otherwise toxic ...

Mariangela Hungria knew she was on the verge of a scientific breakthrough that could transform Brazilian agriculture, fight hunger, slash pollution and keep struggling farmers out of bankruptcy. But, ...