Root Nodule
Term · Environment · MLC-T-ENV-024522
Knobbed structure formed from and attached to plant roots, especially of legumes, which result from symbiotic infection by nitrogen fixing bacteria such as rhizobium or frankia. Root nodules are structures related to mycorrhizae formed by symbiotic associations with fungi.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ENV-024522 |
|---|---|
| Field | Environment |
| References | NLM Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) |
Record as JSON
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