The stunted growth of a leguminous plant suffering from nitrogen deficiency may be corrected by inoculating the soil with

The stunted growth of a leguminous plant suffering from nitrogen deficiency may be corrected by inoculating the soil with Rhizobium bacteria. Rhizobium bacteria are capable of forming a symbiotic relationship with leguminous plants, where they live in nodules on the roots and convert atmospheric nitrogen into a form that can be used by the plant. This process is called nitrogen fixation, and it provides the plant with the necessary nitrogen for growth and development. By inoculating the soil with Rhizobium, the plant can overcome nitrogen deficiency and grow normally.