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This paper considers the major factors limiting nitrogen fixation by legumes in arid and saline areas, with particular reference to infection, and nodule development and functioning.
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Sprent, J.I., Zahran, H.H. (1988). Infection, Development and Functioning of Nodules Under Drought and Salinity. In: Beck, D.P., Materon, L.A. (eds) Nitrogen Fixation by Legumes in Mediterranean Agriculture. Developments in Plant and Soil Sciences, vol 32. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-1387-5_16
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