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nodulation

nodulation

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Small bumps on plant roots that help take in nitrogen from soil
  • noun
  • /ˌnɒdʒʊˈleɪʃən/
  • Specialized
: nodulación
  • Researchers observed the nodulation process that occurs in plant roots when exposed to certain beneficial bacteria.

Examples

  • To date, these resources have assisted in the genomic analysis of soybean nodulation and disease resistance.

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  • The study focused on nodulation in leguminous plants, which helps improve soil fertility through nitrogen fixation.

  • The creation of root nodulation is essential for the symbiotic relationship between plants and nitrogen-fixing organisms.

Surface Forms

nodulation singular
nodulations plural

Morphology

nodulation = nodulate (transparent) = nodule + ation

Derivation from the verb 'nodulate' with '-ation' yields the process of forming root nodules, which is directly inferable from the base.

Etymology

Nodulation comes from the old root nodus, which means 'knot' and is like the English word nodule or node. Think of little 'knots' or bumps growing on roots that help plants get nitrogen, so nodulation is the forming of those swellings.