Bacteria give legumes their high protein content

By Harold Keyser

~~<p>Legumes are known for their high protein content and the symbiosis they form with rhizobia bacteria, which provide them with free nitrogen from the atmosphere.</p>
<p>Legumes, the third-largest family of plants, provide us with many options for our gardens, including high-protein vegetables, ground covers, "green" manures, windbreaks, shade, living fences and forages for livestock.</p>
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Legumes are known for their high protein content and the symbiosis they form with rhizobia bacteria, which provide them with free nitrogen from the atmosphere.

Legumes, the third-largest family of plants, provide us with many options for our gardens, including high-protein vegetables, ground covers, "green" manures, windbreaks, shade, living fences and forages for livestock. Login for more...