Root Nodules, Plant

Knobbed structures formed from and attached to plant roots, especially of LEGUMES, which result from symbiotic infection by nitrogen fixing bacteria such as RHIZOBIUM or FRANKIA. Root nodules are structures related to MYCORRHIZAE formed by symbiotic associations with fungi.

Year introduced: 2007

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Tree Number(s): A18.400.875

MeSH Unique ID: D053204

Entry Terms:

• Nodule, Plant Root
• Nodules, Plant Root
• Plant Root Nodule
• Root Nodule, Plant
• Plant Root Nodules

Previous Indexing:

• Plant Roots (1994-2006)

See Also:

• Mycorrhizae
• Plant Root Nodulation

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Plant Structures
Plant Roots
Root Nodules, Plant