Definition of "nodulate" [nodulate]

• To produce nodules (verb)

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• "The rhizobia strains that nodulate sesbanias are somewhat specialized and may not be present where sesbanias have not been grown previously."
• "Although Allen and Allen (1981) indicate the inability of A. pavonina to nodulate, this legume is generally considered to be nitrogen-fixing."
• "They nodulate readily, usually within three months of planting when grown from stakes, or even faster when established from seed (Chadhokar, 1982)."