Table 4.
Symbiotic performance of Rhizobium BICC 651R and its siderophore non-producing mutant
Strains | No. of nodules per plant | Wet weight of nodules (mg) per plant | Root length (mm) | Shoot length (mm) |
---|---|---|---|---|
BICC 651R | 20 | 872.5 | 100 | 230 |
B153 (Sid−) | 14 | 417.2 | 100 | 200 |
Control | Nil | Nil | 80 | 200 |
Measurements were made on the 35th day of sowing