Organism
Azotobacter
TL;DR
Azotobacter are free-living soil bacteria capable of fixing atmospheric nitrogen without requiring plant symbiosis.
Azotobacter are free-living soil bacteria capable of fixing atmospheric nitrogen without requiring plant symbiosis. They possess the nitrogenase enzyme that converts N₂ to ammonia, contributing to soil nitrogen availability independently.
Notable Traits of Azotobacter
- Free-living nitrogen fixer
- Does not require plant host