ISSN:
1432-0789
Keywords:
Rhizobium phaseoli
;
Competition
;
Persistence
;
Strain-cultivar interaction
;
Cultivar interaction
;
Growth chamber
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Geosciences
,
Agriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Fishery, Domestic Science, Nutrition
Notes:
Summary Sixteen strains ofRhizobium phaseoli were isolated from the Loukkos sandy soil and were compared with four selected strains ofR. phaseoli (CIAT 676, CIAT 57, Olivia, Viking 1) for their N2-fixing ability and for their serological affinities by means of the fluorescent antibody technique. Two indigenous strains were rated as highly effective, six as moderately effective, and eight were ineffective. Viking 1 was ranked as highly effective while the other inoculum strains were moderately effective. None of the 4 inoculum strains cross-reacted with the 16 indigenous strains. The indigenous strains were grouped into only two serogroups but showed a high degree of heterogeneity in regard to the strength of the immunofluorescence response. The inoculum strains outcompeted but did not eliminate the resident population for nodule occupancy on two French bean cultivars (Royalnel and Fetiche). The competitiveness, however, differed between inoculum strains. It was influenced by the host cultivar and by the host cultivar growth stage. Viking 1 was consistent in its high competitive ability whether it was inoculated singly or in a mixture with the other strains. It showed high persistence and formed more than 50% of the nodules 1 year after it was introduced. CIAT 57, Olivia, and CIAT 676 were mediocre in their persistence.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00709651
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