Abstract
Summary The interactions between Azospirillum lipoferum, Azotobacter chroococcum and Rhizobium spp. were assessed by the growth pattern and mineral concentration in chickpeas (Cicer arietinum cv. Giza 2) on loamy sand soil and on sandy soil. Seeds were inoculated with Rhizobium and with either Azospirillum or Azotobacter or with a mixture of both inoculants. Growth of chickpea was improved by adding Azospirillum and/or Azotobacter with Rhizobium in both soil types used. However, Rhizobium with both inoculants was found to be most effective. Cross sections of chickpea root nodules showed that the 2 diazotrophs plus Rhizobium improved nodule branching compared to Rhizobium inoculated treatments in both soil types. Generally the values of nutrient concentration in chickpea tissues were higher in plants grown in loamy sand soil than those grown in sandy soil inspite of the plant age and the applied treatment.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
