• nitrogen-fixing plants are species capable of converting atmospheric nitrogen (n₂)
  • into forms usable by plants, primarily ammonium (nh₄⁺)
  • through a symbiotic relationship with nitrogen-fixing microorganisms
  • commonly rhizobial bacteria in legumes or actinomycetes like frankia in non-legumes
  • they play a crucial role in sustainable ecosystems and regenerative agriculture
  • by naturally fertilizing the soil, improving fertility without synthetic inputs
  • the following list of the most valuable plants
  • quantified by ability to fix nitrogen in soil in kg per ha