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Final report - AID grant number : DAN-5054-G-SS-4037-00 - evaluation of nitrogen fixation in Bambara groundnut germplasm
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Final report - AID grant number : DAN-5054-G-SS-4037-00 - evaluation of nitrogen fixation in Bambara groundnut germplasm
Research on nitrogen fixation and utilization in bambara groundnut was carried out in Senegal, a dry savanna zone, and Togo, a humid zone, during 1984 and 1985.
Dadson, Robert B.; Brooks, Carolyn B. +1 more · 1987
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Abstract
Several imported and local strains of Rhizobia were evaluated for effectiveness in producing dry matter and seed in bambara groundnut. It was found that the most effective strains were the native rhizobial strains. Nodulation and seed production were better in Togo than in Senegal. Numerous bambara groundnut germplasm were collected in Togo and Senegal and evaluated for yield and response to nitrogen fertilizer. Although the addition of N-fertilizer suppressed nodulation, it enhanced total dry weight and seed yields. It was recommended that these investigations be extended to on-farm trials to ascertain the applicability of the results and to enable dissemination of information to local farmers. (Author abstract, from PN-ABK-646)
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