WARTAZOA Indonesian Bulletin of Animal and Veterinary Sciences
Vol 19, No 3 (2009): SEPTEMBER 2009

The Role of Molybdenum in Biological Nitrogen Fixation

Armiadi . (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Sep 2009

Abstract

The availability of soil Molybdenum (Mo) especially for acid soil is scarcely found, while their existency determines the process of Nitrogen fixation. Mo is the component of meta-protein nitrogenase which helps the process of biological nitrogen fixation and acts as essential component which needed for N bacteria metabolism. The nitrogenase enzyme needs Mo element in the process of its metabolism, which acts as electron carrier between oxidized and reduction stages. The deficiency of Mo has been reported in several crops, with various appearance, such as chlorosis or yellowish leaves. The paper describes the role of Mo in biological nitrogen fixation.   Key words: Symbiotic fixation, molybdenum, legume, nitrogenase

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WARTAZOA

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Veterinary

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WARTAZOA. Indonesian Bulletin of Animal and Veterinary Sciences ISSN: 0216-6461 E-ISSN: 2354-6832 is a peer-reviewed, scientific journal published by Indonesian Center for Animal Research and Development (ICARD). The aim of this journal is to publish high-quality articles dedicated to all aspects of ...