Practice In Agriculture (9.3.A.2) - Economic Importance of Bacteria and Fungi

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Question 1.
What is the role of Rhizobium in agriculture?
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What does *Rhizobium* do for legumes?
Question 2.
Name a type of beneficial fungi related to plant roots.
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Think about symbiotic relationships.
3Question 3.
What do Rhizobium bacteria accomplish in agriculture?
- A) Produce antibiotics
- B) Fix nitrogen
- C) Cause diseases
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Think about how much nitrogen is available to plants.
4Question 4.
True or False: Mycorrhizal fungi only help with water absorption.
- True
- False
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What else do they help plants with?
Question 5.
Design an agricultural practice that utilizes both bacteria and fungi to enhance soil health. Explain the benefits of this practice.
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Think about how crops can work together symbiotically.
Question 6.
Discuss the ecological and economic impacts of relying solely on synthetic fertilizers versus using natural processes such as nitrogen fixation.
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Consider both short-term and long-term effects.

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