nodules

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Before, Ahmad could tap — meaning to cut incisions in the acacia trees, which exude sap that a few weeks later hardens into nodules of Hashab gum — four orchards in one go.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

"We can't quite explain yet why the nodules appear where they do," Seeger said.

From Science Daily • Mar. 14, 2026

Some researchers have suggested that the oxygen was not coming from the nodules, but instead were just air bubbles trapped in the measuring instruments.

From Barron's • Jan. 20, 2026

The symptoms are fever, mucal discharge and nodules on the skin.

From BBC • Dec. 12, 2025

In other experiments BHC, aldrin, lindane, heptachlor, and DDD all prevented nitrogen-fixing bacteria from forming the necessary root nodules on leguminous plants.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson