nitrogen-fixing
adjective
involved in or aiding the process of nitrogen fixation.
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nitrogen-fixing
American
[nahy-truh-juhn-fik-sing]
/ ˈnaɪ trə dʒənˌfɪk sɪŋ /
adjective
nitrogen fixing
Cultural
Etymology
Origin of nitrogen-fixing
First recorded in 1895–1900
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The researchers describe a process in which phosphorus delivered by upwelling deep water and nitrogen supplied by nitrogen-fixing bacteria together fuel the blooms seen over past decades.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 19, 2025
The results in Nature Communications find that symbiotic, nitrogen-fixing bacteria can ensure dominance among soil microbes due to its signalling-based communication with the legume plant host.
From Science Daily ● May 23, 2024
"For years, we have been finding gene fragments encoding the nitrogen-fixing nitrogenase enzyme, which appeared to belong to one particular non-cyanobacterial nitrogen fixer," says Marcel Kuypers, lead author on the study.
From Science Daily ● May 9, 2024
Cambridge scientists have identified two crucial genetic factors needed to produce specialised root organs that can accommodate nitrogen-fixing bacteria in legumes such as peas and beans.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 1, 2024
It kills off the nitrogen-fixing bacteria that make the soil fertile.
From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan
“And they indicate that nitrogen fixing can reduce the amount of nitrogen fertiliser required by 50%. That’s represents a saving for the grower and it’s good for the environment.”
From Forbes ● Jan. 26, 2015
"Are these bacteria different from the nitrogen fixing bacteria?" asked Mr. Thornton.
From The Story of the Soil; from the Basis of Absolute Science and Real Life, by Cyril G. (Cyril George) Hopkins
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