Pommeresche, Reidun and Hansen, Sissel (2017) Examining root nodule activity on legumes. FertilCrop Technical Note. Research Institut of Organic Agriculture (FiBL) and Norwegian Centre for Organic Agriculture (NORSØK), Frick and Tingvoll.
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Summary
The symbiotic partnership between bacteria and legumes
is vital for the supply of biologically fixed nitrogen
to soil and plants in organic cropping systems.
Perennial clovers in a dense grass clover ley may
contribute more than 200 kg nitrogen (N) per ha and
year to the cropping system from the second year
after sowing.
This technical note aims at encouraging farmers to
take a closer look at the roots of legumes and become
more familiar with the process of nitrogen fixation
and its relevance for organic farming. The note
provides some key information on biological nitrogen
fixation and describes a simple method for examining
nitrogen‐fixing root nodules.
EPrint Type: | Report |
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Keywords: | plant symbiosis, nitrogen fixation, Protein crops, soil functions, FertilCrop, FiBL1008401 |
Subjects: | Crop husbandry > Production systems > Cereals, pulses and oilseeds Crop husbandry > Composting and manuring Soil > Nutrient turnover |
Research affiliation: | European Union > CORE Organic Plus > FertilCrop Switzerland > FiBL - Research Institute of Organic Agriculture Switzerland > Soil Norway > NORSØK - Norwegian Centre for Organic Agriculture |
Related Links: | http://www.fertilcrop.net |
Deposited By: | Fließbach, Dr. Andreas |
ID Code: | 31344 |
Deposited On: | 20 Mar 2017 12:28 |
Last Modified: | 19 May 2021 13:13 |
Document Language: | English |
Status: | Unpublished |
Refereed: | Not peer-reviewed |
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