root nodule en · NOUN
Meanings
- A specialized organ that forms on the roots of certain plants, primarily legumes, as a result of a symbiotic interaction between the plant and nitrogen-fixing bacteria known as rhizobia, allowing the plant to obtain nitrogen directly from the atmosphere.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| root nodules | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (2)
cmn 根瘤 (Translations) · fi juurinystyrä (Translations)