Jiayi Wu , Shudan Yan

Institute of Life Science, Jiyang College of Zhejiang A&F University, Zhuji, 311800, China
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Molecular Soil Biology, 2024, Vol. 15, No. 2   doi: 10.5376/msb.2024.15.0009
Received: 20 Feb., 2024    Accepted: 28 Mar., 2024    Published: 13 Apr., 2024

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Wu J.Y., and Yan S.D., 2024, Natural nitrogen boosters: the symbiotic relationship between legumes and rhizobia, Molecular Soil Biology, 15(2): 74-86 (doi: 10.5376/msb.2024.15.0009)

Studies have shown that the effectiveness of nitrogen fixation varies due to factors such as environmental stress, compatibility between legumes and rhizobia, and the presence of other soil microorganisms. Innovative diagnostic techniques, such as leaf perforation tests, have been developed to rapidly screen the SNF activity of rhizobia inoculants, providing a cost-effective, high-throughput method for increasing the yield of legume crops. The symbiotic relationship between legumes and rhizobia is a cornerstone of sustainable agriculture, especially in arid and nutrient-deficient soils. The symbiotic relationship between legumes and rhizobia is an important natural process that increases nitrogen availability in the soil and promotes sustainable agricultural practices. Understanding and improving the efficiency of this symbiotic relationship can significantly improve crop productivity and soil health, reduce reliance on fertilizers, and mitigate environmental impacts. The purpose of this study was to investigate the symbiotic relationship between legumes and rhizobia, focusing on the natural nitrogen increasing capacity of this interaction, and to further understand the mechanism, effectiveness and potential agricultural benefits of symbiotic nitrogen fixation (SNF) in legumes.

Symbiotic nitrogen fixation; Legumes; Rhizobia; Sustainable agriculture; Soil fertility