What is the Rhizosphere and how can understanding rhizosphere processes help feed the world and save the environment? This article will review the critical biogeochemical processes occurring at ...

which supply roots with phosphorus. This type of partnership, known as endosymbiosis, where one organism exists within another, enables legume plants to scavenge nutrients from the soil via ...

They also help create nutrient-rich soil by storing nitrogen in their roots. "Peas and peanuts perform ... isn't enough to sway you, beans and legumes are downright delicious, too.

Nodules on the roots of peas and beans help the plant to secure its own nitrogen, reducing the need for artificial fertiliser. Professor Giles Oldroyd's group is researching how this could be ...

which supply roots with phosphorus. This type of partnership, known as endosymbiosis, where one organism exists within another, enables legume plants to scavenge nutrients from the soil via ...