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Why is it not necessary to supply nitrogenous fertilisers to the leguminous plants?

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Leguminous Plants**: - Leguminous plants are a group of plants that belong to the family Fabaceae. They are known for their ability to fix atmospheric nitrogen. 2. **Role of Nitrogen-Fixing Bacteria**: - These plants have a symbiotic relationship with nitrogen-fixing bacteria, primarily *Rhizobium*. These bacteria reside in root nodules of leguminous plants. ...
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