More Than a Functional Group: Diversity within the Legume–Rhizobia Mutualism and Its Relationship with Ecosystem Function
Studies of biodiversity and ecosystem function (BEF) have long focused on the role of nitrogen (N)-fixing legumes as a functional group that occupies a distinct and important niche relative to other plants. Because of their relationship with N-fixing rhizobial bacteria, these legumes access a differ...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-01-01
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Series: | Diversity |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1424-2818/12/2/50 |