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Inhibition ofAzorhizobium andRhizobium by seed leachates

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During germination of seeds ofSesbania rostrata, S. aculeata andS. speciosa various constituents, including tannin, free amino acids, protein, nitrogen and sugars, were released. Tannin released byS. speciosa after 24 h was particularly high. The growth ofAzorhizobium andRhizobium were inhibited in the presence of these materials.

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  1. Biotechnology Unit, Department of Agricultural Microbiology, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore-641 003, Tamil Nadu, India

    G. Balasubramani, S. Krishnaveni & S. Kannaiyan

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Balasubramani, G., Krishnaveni, S. & Kannaiyan, S. Inhibition ofAzorhizobium andRhizobium by seed leachates. World J Microbiol Biotechnol 8, 542–543 (1992). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01201959

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