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Pasture legumes

White clover nodules on white background identified with circle.

Legumes like clover form root nodules that harbour bacteria known as rhizobia. Rhizobia convert atmospheric nitrogen gas to forms that plants can use. White clover is a common pasture species in Aotearoa New Zealand. It is nutritious feed for cows and it’s beneficial to soil fertility.

IMAGE: White clover nodules. © DairyNZ and The University of Waikato Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato.

Rights: DairyNZ and The University of Waikato Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato
Published:26 March 2021Size: 2.36 MB