Nodulation of legumes on new light land. 2. Protection of rhizobia from the toxic action of superphosphate and trace elements

Authors

O M. GossFollow
W. A. Shipton

Keywords

Legumes, Rhizobium, Seed inoculation, Marginal land, Western Australia

Disciplines

Agronomy and Crop Sciences | Plant Pathology

First Page Number

623

Last Page Number

626

ISSN

0021-8618

Abstract

VAST areas of new light land being developed in Western Australia are deficient in trace elements such as copper, zinc and molybdenum as well as in phosphorus.

These fertilisers are known to be damaging to the rhizobial bacteria inoculated on the seed unless they are protected by lime pelleting.

Recommended Citation

Goss, O M. and Shipton, W. A. (1965) "Nodulation of legumes on new light land. 2. Protection of rhizobia from the toxic action of superphosphate and trace elements," Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4: Vol. 6: No. 10, Article 9.
Available at: https://library.dpird.wa.gov.au/journal_agriculture4/vol6/iss10/9