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The root nodules of leguminous plants are caused by nitrogen-fixing bacteria belonging to the genus Rhizobium. Root nodules are well-organized and differentiated structures, a striking contrast to the cancerous growth of crown gall.
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Barnes, E.H. (1979). Root Nodules of Legumes. In: Atlas and Manual of Plant Pathology. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4684-3495-8_10
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