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Research, Technology, Methods > organisms > plants (botany) > trees > nitrogen-fixing trees
Plant Production, Gardening > plants (botany) > trees > nitrogen-fixing trees
Fields of Study > behavior > animal behavior > environmental enrichment > plants (botany) > trees > nitrogen-fixing trees
Fields of Study > zoology > animal behavior > environmental enrichment > plants (botany) > trees > nitrogen-fixing trees
Fields of Study > animal science > zoology > animal behavior > environmental enrichment > plants (botany) > trees > nitrogen-fixing trees
Animals, Livestock, One Health > animal science > zoology > animal behavior > environmental enrichment > plants (botany) > trees > nitrogen-fixing trees
Fields of Study > animal science > animal husbandry > animal care > environmental enrichment > plants (botany) > trees > nitrogen-fixing trees
Animals, Livestock, One Health > animal science > animal husbandry > animal care > environmental enrichment > plants (botany) > trees > nitrogen-fixing trees
Preferred Term:

nitrogen-fixing trees

Definition:
Trees that can convert atmospheric nitrogen into usable form through a symbiotic relationship with bacteria that live in root nodules; they have many uses in agroforestry including mulch, nitrogen fertilizer, food and fodder.
Concept Schemes:
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Broader Concept:
trees
Related Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • nitrogen fixing trees
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/138382
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