Table 3.
Mean effects of nitrogen source in the nutrient solution and root inoculation with B. japonicum on proximate composition of seeds (g/100 g DM) of soybean grown in NFT.
| Protein (%) | Fat (%) | Carbohydrate (%) | Ash (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N sourcea | ||||
| NO3 | 40.2 | 12.9 | 35.6 | 7.29 |
| U | 47.0 | 11.5 | 30.6 | 6.53 |
| Symbiosisb | ||||
| C | 43.3 | 12.2 | 33.5 | 7.05 |
| I | 43.9 | 12.3 | 32.8 | 6.76 |
| N source | ∗ | ∗ | ∗ | ∗ |
| Symbiosis | ns | ns | ns | ns |
| Interaction | ns | ns | ns | ns |
Ns, not significant, ∗P ≤ 0.05.
aAverage values of non-inoculated and inoculated gullies fertigated with nitrate solution (NO3) and urea solution (U);
bAverage values of gullies fertigated with nitrate and urea solutions in non-inoculated control (C) and inoculated treatment (I).