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Possibilities and potential of Rhizobial inoculants in organic pro- duction of fenugreek in arid and semiarid regions of Rajasthan

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Title Possibilities and potential of Rhizobial inoculants in organic pro- duction of fenugreek in arid and semiarid regions of Rajasthan
 
Creator Syed Farook Ali*, G. Lal, O.P.Aiswath, O.P. Chahar, S. Choudhary, C. Mathews and M.M. Anwer
 
Description Arid and semiarid regions are known for erratic rainfall and low productive soils. Fenugreek is one ofthe important crop of these areas. These regions are having immense possibilities of organic production offenugreek. The possibilities can be explored through use of specific, effective and efficient rhizobial inoculantsfor the fenugreek production. In the market commercial cross inoculated rhizobial inoculants are availablewhich are not specific to fenugreek or a particular variety. Also, the growing awareness of health globally hasled to demand of organically produced seed spices as there are free from synthetic chemical residues andhealth hazards and also bear high quality ecofriendly. The use of Rhizobium has proved beneficial in improvingthe soil nitrogen and getting higher yield. However, the use of effective Rhizobium cultures as inoculums fororganic production of fenugreek crop has not gained much momentum due to lack of scientific informationand awareness among the growers therefore, it is essential to understand interaction of Rhizobium to specificvariations of fenugreek, bio-ecology and their association as well. Screening of effective Rhizobium strainsfor adverse environmental conditions (Drought, salinity and salt, temperature etc) prevailing in Rajasthan,may require a great attention on rhizobia research. This paper reviews the potential of fenugreek rhizobiasymbiosis and discusses future potential of this crop for use in arid and semiarid regions of Rajasthan.
 
Publisher Indian Society of Seed Spices (ISSS)
 
Date 2012-06-30
 
Type info:eu-repo/semantics/article
info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion
Peer-reviewed Article
 
Format application/pdf
 
Identifier https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IJSS/article/view/159846
10.56093/
 
Source International Journal of Seed Spices; Vol. 2 No. 1 (2012): International J. Seed Spices; 39-45
2278-8417
 
Language eng
 
Relation https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IJSS/article/view/159846/57129
 
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