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nitrogen fixation Definition

nitrogen fixation

noun

  1. the conversion of atmospheric nitrogen into nitrogenous compounds by bacteria (nitrogen fixers) found in the root nodules of legumes and certain other plants, and in the soil
  2. the conversion of free nitrogen into nitrogenous compounds of commercial value by any of various processes

nitrogen fixation Related Forms
ni′trogen-fix′ing adjective
nitrogen fixation Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • include: Other properties include nitrogen fixation, plant growth and disease resistance.

Adjective modifier

  • biological: The opening chapter summarizes the case, including a much appreciated explanation of how biological nitrogen fixation actually works, at a simple level.
  • symbiotic: Also important for symbiotic nitrogen fixation is a specialized set of cytochromes required for respiration in the low oxygen concentration found in legume nodules.

Modifies a noun

  • gene: Nitrogen fixation genes can also be added, thus reducing need for artificial fertilizers.