A shot in the seed for landcare.(growth of some native shrubs boosted by nitrogen-fixing microbes)(Brief Article)

From: Ecos | Date: October 1, 2000| Author: Davidson, Steve | Copyright information

Ecologists have identified elite strains of nitrogen-fixing microbes that boost the growth of native shrubs used in revegetation projects. They are preparing to trial their application in a range of environments in southern Australia.

Dr Jeremy Burdon, of the Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research at CSIRO Plant Industry, says little known native rhizobia form mutually beneficial associations with native legumes throughout Australia. Living in nodules on the host plant's...

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