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    Utilization of N from atmosphere by legumes was first observed by
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    Utilization of N from atmosphere by legumes was first observed by

    A.

    Jean-Baptiste Boussingault

    B.

    David Baltimore

    C.

    Martinus W. Beijerinck

    D.

    Sergei N. Winogradsky

    Correct option is A


    Jean-Baptiste Boussingault was the first to observe nitrogen fixation in legumes. He demonstrated that leguminous plants could restore soil fertility by absorbing atmospheric nitrogen through symbiotic bacteria in root nodules, laying the foundation for modern agricultural nitrogen management.

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