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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Main Authors: Benton N. Taylor, Ellen L. Simms, Kimberly J. Komatsu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-01-01
Series:Diversity
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1424-2818/12/2/50