Overview of the Red Chile Breeding Program at NMSU

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Nitrogen Fixation in Legumes



  • Nitrogen fixation occurs in symbiotic
    relationship between Legumes and Rhizobia
    bacteria

  • Compatible Rhizobium must be present in the
    soil; inoculation may be necessary

  • Root hormone must be
    produced; plant must be
    in need of nitrogen

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