The development and structure of root nodules on bambara groundnut [Voandzeia (Vigna) subterranea]

World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology

Volumn 14, Issue 2, 1997, Pages 177-184

  Gueye, M ^a   James, E K ^b   Kierans, M ^b   Sprent, J I ^b  

^a Institut Senegalais de Recherches AgrEcoles Dakar   (Senegal)

^b UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Bradyrhizobium; Determinate; Indeterminate; Infection thread; Nodule; Voandzeia subterranea

Indexed keywords

BACTERIAL INFECTION; ELECTRON MICROSCOPY; MICROSCOPY; ROOTING;

BRADYRHIZOBIUM; GLYCINE MAX; NEPTUNIA PLENA; PISUM SATIVUM; VIGNA RADIATA; VIGNA SUBTERRANEA; VIGNA UNGUICULATA; VOANDZEIA SUBTERRANEA;

EID: 0031945678     PISSN: 09593993     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1023/A:1008869710607     Document Type: Article

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