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''''Nitrogen fixer'''' refers to [[plant]]s that host symbiotic [[microorganism]]s in nodules among their [[root]]s that "fix" [[nitrogen]] gas from the air by combining it with [[carbon]] to make [[amino acid]]s and related [[molecule]]s. Includes most members of the [[pea]] or [[bean]] family ([[Fabaceae]]), plus certain other species.<ref>[[Toby Hemenway]], "[[Gaia's Garden|Gaia's Garden]] - A Guide to Home-Scale [[Permaculture]] ". 2nd. White River Junction, [[Vermont]]: Chelsea Green Publishing, 2009. Print. p. 287. [http://www.amazon.com/Gaias-Garden-Home-Scale-Permaculture-Edition/dp/1603580298 Amazon.com]</ref>
==See Also==
* [[Permaculture]]
* [[Leguminous plants]]
* [[Support species]]
==References==
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==External Links==
* [http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEA7BA330871366B8 Permaculture Principles and Design Video Series with Jack Spirko]
* [https://learn.permaethos.com/lesson/recommended-reading/ PermaEthos Reading list] (login/membership may be required)
[[Category:Nitrogen Fixers]]
[[Category:Permaculture]]