rhizosphere-inhabiting microbes
MinireviewTo Fix or Not To Fix: Controls on Free-Living Nitrogen Fixation in the RhizosphereFree-living nitrogen fixation (FLNF) in the rhizosphere, or N fixation by heterotrophic bacteria living on/near root surfaces, is ubiquitous and a significant source of N in some terrestrial systems. FLNF is also of interest in crop production as an alternative to chemical fertilizer, potentially reducing production costs and ameliorating negative environmental impacts of fertilizer N additions.
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