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Studies on growth and symbiotic nitrogen fixation of Rhizobium of Vigna radiata under stress conditions

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  27 March 2009

R. Rai  and
V. Prasad
R. Rai
Affiliation:
Rajendra Agricultural University, Dholi Campus, Dholi (Muzaffarpur), Bihar, India – 843121
V. Prasad
Affiliation:
Rajendra Agricultural University, Dholi Campus, Dholi (Muzaffarpur), Bihar, India – 843121
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Summary

One fast-growing acid-producing Rhizobium strain 995 of Vigna radiata was screened for growth behaviour in acid, saline and alkaline media. It grew well in yeast-extract mannitol broth of wide pH range as well as varying concentrations of NaCl, Na2SO4 and MnCl2. Variation in nodulation and N2-fixation efficiency occurred on different varieties of green gram, while strain characteristics were not affected by soil stress.

Type
Research Article
Information
The Journal of Agricultural Science , Volume 102 , Issue 2 , April 1984 , pp. 399 - 404
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1984

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