Chhattisgarh PMT Chhattisgarh PMT Solved Paper-2007

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    Root nodules for nitrogen fixation in non leguminous trees are produced by species of the genus

    A)  Rhizobium         

    B)  Azotobacter

    C)  Frankia                               

    D)  Thiobacillus

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    A number of dicot non-leguminous higher plants also contain root nodules with the ability to fix nitrogen. The root nodules are formed as a result of symbiotic association with Actinomycetes belonging to the genus Frankia. The host plants of these include trees, shrubs and herbs including Cosuarina equisetifolia, Almus, Hippophae and Ceanothus.


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