Zoology - Microbes in Human Welfare Question with Solution | TestHub
(i)Anabaenalives symbiotically withAzolla.
(ii)Azotobacteris a free-living N2fixer in the soil.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Anabaenais a genus of filamentous cyanobacteria that exist as plankton. They are known for nitrogen-fixing abilities, and they form symbiotic relationships with certain plants, such asAzolla.Azotobacteris a free-living N2- fixer diazotroph that has several beneficial effects on the crop growth and yield. It stimulates rhizospheric microbes, protects the plants from phyto-pathogens, improves nutrient uptake and ultimately boost up biological nitrogen fixation. The abundance of these bacteria in soil is related to many factors, mostly soil pH and fertility.
