''Azospirillum lipoferum'' is a species of microaerophilic, gram-negative, rod-shaped,
nitrogen-fixing
Nitrogen fixation is a chemical process by which molecular nitrogen (), with a strong triple covalent bond, in the air is converted into ammonia () or related nitrogenous compounds, typically in soil or aquatic systems but also in industry. Atm ...
bacteria.
They are currently most notable for the ability to enhance the success of certain agricultural plant products such as maize, rice, and wheat.
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Rhodospirillales
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