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A Modified Sand Culture Method for Rhizobium Assay
Author(s) -
Elliott L. F.,
Blaylock J. W.
Publication year - 1971
Publication title -
soil science society of america journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.836
H-Index - 168
eISSN - 1435-0661
pISSN - 0361-5995
DOI - 10.2136/sssaj1971.03615995003500010048x
Subject(s) - rhizobium , contamination , greenhouse , environmental science , legume , agronomy , biology , chemistry , horticulture , ecology , inoculation
Usual methods of conducting Rhizobium ‐legume effectivity trials failed because of wild Rhizobium contamination caused by dust storms. A modified method was developed that successfully reduced contamination. The culture method was successful in the greenhouse and in the growth room.