Legumes fails to develop nodule if pH is less than
A. 4.5
B. 5
C. 6
D. 7
Answer: Option B
Solution (By Examveda Team)
Legumes are the plants that form roots nodules in association with the rhizobium bacteria. The free-living soil bacteria grows near the roots of the legumes and is unable to fix nitrogen in a free condition.The formation of nodules is more sensitive to soil acidity than other aspects of plants. Legumes fail to develop nodules if pH is less than 5.
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