Nodulation and survival of acid tolerant mungbean rhizobia in acid soils

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  • K. MANDAL Department of Soil Science, Rajendra Agricultural University, Dholi Campus, Muzaffarpur 843 121 Author
  • SANJAY KUMAR Department of Soil Science, Rajendra Agricultural University, Dholi Campus, Muzaffarpur 843 121 Author
  • K. YADAV Department of Soil Science, Rajendra Agricultural University, Dholi Campus, Muzaffarpur 843 121 Author

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https://doi.org/10.53550/jfl.v19i1.2304

Abstract

Nodulation and survival of acid tolerant mungbean rhizobia in acid soils

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2026-02-10

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Nodulation and survival of acid tolerant mungbean rhizobia in acid soils . (2026). Journal of Food Legumes, 19(1), 121-123. https://doi.org/10.53550/jfl.v19i1.2304