Nitrogen fixation in perspective: An overview of research and extension needs

Field Crops Research

Volumn 65, Issue 2-3, 2000, Pages 93-106

  Graham, P H ^a   Vance, C P ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA   (United States)

^b AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE   (United States)

Author keywords

Biotechnology; Crop rotation; Legumes; Nitrogen fixation; Plant improvement; Research needs; Rhizobium; Soil acidity and acidification

Indexed keywords

RHIZOBIUM;

EID: 0034058688     PISSN: 03784290     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0378-4290(99)00080-5     Document Type: Article

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