Give the function of Rhizobium, Nitrosomonas, Azotobacter, Nostoc.
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Rhizobium, Azotobacter : are nitrogen fixing bacteria and convert atmospheric nitrogen into forms usable by plants.
Nitrosomonas: cause nitrification or conversion of Ammonia into nitrites and nitrates.
Nostoc : are cyanobacteria and synthesize food through photosynthesis.
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