Enhancement of Biological Nitrogen Fixation of Common Bean in Latin America : Results from an FAO/IAEA Co-ordinated Research Programme, 1986-1991 /
The common bean (<em>Phaseolus vulgaris</em> L.) is the most important pulse crop in Latin America, as well as in large parts of Asia and Africa. It is particularly important due to its ability, in symbiosis with <em>Rhizobium</em> bacteria, to fix atmospheric nitrogen and du...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Dordrecht :
Springer Netherlands : Imprint : Springer,
1993.
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| Series: | Developments in plant and soil sciences ;
52. |
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
| Summary: | The common bean (<em>Phaseolus vulgaris</em> L.) is the most important pulse crop in Latin America, as well as in large parts of Asia and Africa. It is particularly important due to its ability, in symbiosis with <em>Rhizobium</em> bacteria, to fix atmospheric nitrogen and due to its high nutrient value.<br/> Incorporating contributions from plant breeders, microbiologists, plant physiologists and soil scientists, this volume reports the results of an FAO/IAEA Coordinated Research Programme (1985--1991), whose main objective was to enhance yield and biological nitrogen fixation in common bean by reducing its reliance on soil and fertilizer nitrogen.<br/> The volume will be invaluable to scientists working on biological nitrogen fixation and legume production.<br/> |
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| Item Description: | Electronic resource. |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (171 pages) |
| ISBN: | 9789401121002 (electronic bk.) 9401121001 (electronic bk.) |