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Production and Quality Control of Carrier-based Legume Inoculants

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Title Production and Quality Control of Carrier-based Legume Inoculants
 
Creator Thompson, A J
 
Subject Agriculture-Farming, Production, Technology, Economics
 
Description Commercial production of legume inoculants began in 1895 in the USA and UK. In the 1980s they are produced in all continents. Most are used with powdered organic carriers such as peat, although other carriers have shown promise. The bulletin outlines the use of small fermentation vessels for production of Rhizobium inoculant. Inoculant production is explained, with emphasis on quality control measures. Types and suitabilities of various worldwide inoculant carriers are discussed along with treatment and packaging techniques to ensure maximum effectiveness and sterility. Tips on contaminant-free handling in the workplace are included, stressing the need for qualified personnel and suitable basic facilities. Sources and selection of inoculant strains, and transportation of inoculants, are also considered. Examples of national and private bodies governing the manufacture of inoculants are reviewed, and standards for production are suggested.
 
Publisher International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics
 
Date 1984
 
Type Monograph
NonPeerReviewed
 
Format application/pdf
 
Language en
 
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Identifier http://oar.icrisat.org/794/1/RA_00057.pdf
Thompson, A J (1984) Production and Quality Control of Carrier-based Legume Inoculants. Technical Report. International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics.