Rhizobia Nodule (IMAGE)

Penn State

Rhizobia Nodule

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Colonizing bacteria that supply nitrogen to legumes -- rhizobia, reside in protective nodules formed by the plant. The bright red color of the opened nodule is an indication of healthy rhizobia inside.

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Jennifer Dean

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