in an area deficient in nitrogen, why would a plant, such as a legume, have an advantage over another type of plant?

A ) it is able to pull in and use nitrogen from the atmosphere through the process of nitrogen fixation.
B ) it reproduces at a much faster rate when exposed to limited amounts of nitrogen in the air.
C ) it is economically profitable crop.
D ) it can survive for longer period of time in arid areas due to its extensive root structure.

1 answer

A) it is able to pull in and use nitrogen from the atmosphere through the process of nitrogen fixation.