Survival of Rhizobium phaseoli in Coal-Based Legume Inoculants Applied to Seeds.
Eight coals used as carriers in legume inoculants promoted the survival of Rhizobium phaseoli on pinto bean seeds. Although peat was more protective, most coal-based inoculants provided >10 viable rhizobia per seed after 4 weeks.
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Department of Bacteriology, North Dakota State University, Fargo, North Dakota 58105.
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