Humidity and light affect the growth, development and nitrogenase activity of stem nodules of Sesbania rostrata Brem

The growth and nitrogenase activity of stem nodules of Sesbania rostrata Brem were strongly influenced by the humidity surrounding the nodule. Nodules developed under high humidity showed the fastest rates of growth and the highest specific nitrogenase activity (determined by acetylene reduction). D...

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Veröffentlicht in:The New phytologist. - 1979. - 125(1993), 4 vom: 20. Dez., Seite 749-755
1. Verfasser: Parsons, Richard (VerfasserIn)
Weitere Verfasser: Sprent, Janet I, Raven, John A
Format: Online-Aufsatz
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: 1993
Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk:The New phytologist
Schlagworte:Journal Article N2 fixation Sesbania roUrata Stem nodule adventitious roots humidity