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Why are cyanobacteria considered useful in paddy fields?
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Solution
Cyanobacteria are autotrophic microbes widely distributed in aquatic and terrestrial environments many of which can fix atmospheric nitrogen e.g. Anabaena, Nostoc, Oscillatoria, etc. In paddy fields, cyanobacteria serve as an important biofertiliser. Blue-green algae also add organic matter to the soil and increase its fertility.
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