Q295
Legumes fails to develop nodule if pH is less than
A.
4.5
B.
5
AnswerC.
6
D.
7
Answer: Option B
Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
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.