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Nitrogenase activity in Nostoc crusts desiccated to below 10 per cent saturation for 24 hours and 7 days recovered on rewetting. Recovery over a 3 day period was greater in crusts returned to higher saturation levels. Possible reasons for, and limitations to, recovery are considered. re]19760420
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Rodgers, G.A. Nitrogenase activity in Nostoc muscorum; recovery from desiccation. Plant Soil 46, 671–674 (1977). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00015929
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