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Researchers have discovered the first known nitrogen-fixing organelle within a eukaryotic cell, which challenges current understanding of biological nitrogen fixation. The discovery provides insight into ocean ecosystems and has potential implications for agriculture.
Coverage from 2 institutions
- Scientists discover first nitrogen-fixing organelle University of California - Santa Cruz · Apr 11, 2024 · first to report
- The nitroplast revealed: a nitrogen-fixing organelle in a marine alga American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) · Apr 11, 2024