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Legumes fertilise the soil but cereals do not, why?

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Legumes and Cereals:** - Legumes, such as peas and beans, belong to the family Leguminaceae. They have a unique ability to enrich the soil. - Cereals, like wheat and rice, do not have this capability. 2. **Role of Rhizobium:** - Leguminous plants have root nodules that contain a specific type of bacteria called Rhizobium. ...
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