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. 1980 Sep;44(3):491–517. doi: 10.1128/mr.44.3.491-517.1980

Evaluation of nitrogen fixation by bacteria in association with roots of tropical grasses.

P van Berkum, B B Bohlool
PMCID: PMC373190  PMID: 6775181

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