Effect of co-inoculation (Azospirillum and Rhizobium strains) on nodulation, yield, nutrient uptake and quality of lentil in calcareous soil [Lens culinaris]
1992
Yadav, K. | Prasad, V. | Mandal, K. | Ahmad, N. (Rajendra Agricultural Univ., Pusa (India). Nif Technology Lab. R.C.A. Dholi)
A field experiment was conducted on lentil in calcareous saline-alkali soil to evaluate the effectiveness of single and mixed culture inoculation of Azospirillum (strains ICM-104 and SL-33) and Rhizobium (strains TAL-634 and LC-5). Rhizobium alone or in combination with either of the two Azospirillum strains significantly increased the total number of nodules and dry weight of nodules/plant. Significant increases in straw yield and considerable increase in grain yield also were obtained from inoculation with Rhizobium LC-5+Azospirillum SL-33 at 45 days after sowing. Yield and uptake parameters were positively and significantly correlated with total number and oven-dry weight of nodules/plant
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