Abstract
Much of the soybean plant's nitrogen requirement is supplied through nitrogen fixation when atmospheric nitrogen is converted into a usable form for the plant. Nitrogen fixation is critical for producing higher yield in soybean. For nitrogen fixation to occur, nitrogen-fixing bacteria (genus Rhizobium) need to be present in the soil. If soils do not already contain a high population of Rhizobium, these bacteria can be added either as a liquid or granular peat inoculant, or as a peat-based powder. The different forms can be seed applied or used in-furrow.
Keywords: RFR A1166
How to Cite:
DeJong, J. L. & Roush, W. B., (2012) “Soybean Yield Response to Rhizobium Inoculation on Converted Grass Pasture”, Iowa State University Research and Demonstration Farms Progress Reports 2011(1).
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