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Studies on compatibility of nitrogen fixation by high-temperature-adapted Rhizobium strains and Vigna radiata genotypes at two moisture levels in calcareous soil

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  27 March 2009

R. Rai  and
V. Prasad
R. Rai
Affiliation:
Rajendra Agricultural University, Dholi Campus, Dholi, Muzaffarpur-813121, Bihar, India
V. Prasad
Affiliation:
Rajendra Agricultural University, Dholi Campus, Dholi, Muzaffarpur-813121, Bihar, India
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Summary

Rhizobium strains adapted to high temperature, and genotypes of green gram, were used to study the symbiotic N2-fixation in a summer season at two moisture levels in calcareous soil. Different interactions between strains and genotypes were observedatthe two moisture levels. At both moisture levels, strain S4 with the green gram genotype S8 showed the greatest grain yield, nitrogenase activity, leghaemoglobin and ethanolsoluble carbohydrate of nodules.

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Research Article
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The Journal of Agricultural Science , Volume 101 , Issue 2 , October 1983 , pp. 377 - 381
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1983

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