that nitrogen-fixing bacteria is important to organic farming.
the level of nitrogen production that can be expected per acre of corn.
the lengths corporations will go to create artificial bacteria.
that certain plants interact with bacteria and convert sugars into nitrogen.
Why is nitrogen-fixing bacteria important to organic farming, what is the level of nitrogen production that can be expected per acre of corn, what lengths will corporations go to create artificial bacteria, and how do certain plants interact with bacteria and convert sugars into nitrogen
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Nitrogen-fixing bacteria are crucial in organic farming because they convert atmospheric nitrogen into a form that plants can use, promoting soil fertility without synthetic fertilizers. Typically, you can expect about 100-200 pounds of nitrogen per acre from these bacteria, depending on soil conditions and bacterial species present. Some corporations invest heavily in biotechnology to develop artificial bacteria or genetically modify organisms that can enhance nitrogen fixation or other agricultural processes. Certain plants, like legumes, form symbiotic relationships with nitrogen-fixing bacteria (like Rhizobium), allowing them to convert sugars from the plant into nitrogen compounds, benefiting both the plant and the bacteria.
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