nodulate
Develop small swellings
Nodulate means to form into nodules or small rounded lumps, or to cause something to develop such formations.
The term appears most often in scientific contexts, particularly botany and biology, where it describes the natural process of nodule development: Certain bacteria nodulate the roots of legumes, enabling nitrogen fixation.
The related adjective nodulated describes something that has already developed nodules or a bumpy, knoblike surface.
Protein-rich Asian legume
- peasEdible pod seeds
- cloverThree-leafed legume plant
- alfalfaForage crop legume
- lentilsSmall edible legume seeds
inoculation · pulses · inoculant · leguminous · flavonoids
Ground matter for planting
- microorganismsMicroscopic living entities
- biofertilizersLiving organisms improving soil
- fertilityCapacity for reproduction
- perennialsFlora regrowing annually
Two-way biological benefit
- interdependenceReciprocal reliance between entities
- reciprocityMutual exchange of actions
- cooperationJoint action toward shared aims
- colonizationForeign territorial takeover
soybeans
Protein-rich Asian legume
lentils · inoculation · pulses · inoculant · leguminous · flavonoids
soil
Ground matter for planting
- microorganismsMicroscopic living entities
- biofertilizersLiving organisms improving soil
- fertilityCapacity for reproduction
mutualism
Two-way biological benefit
- interdependenceReciprocal reliance between entities
- reciprocityMutual exchange of actions
- cooperationJoint action toward shared aims