Download or read book A Manual for the Practical Study of Root-nodule Bacteria written by J. M. Vincent and published by Blackwell Scientific Publications Limited. This book was released on 1970 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The cultivation, isolation and maintenance of rhizobia; Cultivation; Isolation; Maintenance; The qualitative characteristics of rhizobia; Examination with the light microscope; Cultural and metabolic characteristics; Antigenic properties; Bacteriophage and lysogeny; Recognition of rhizobia; Enumeration; Determination of total growth; Counts of viable rhizobia; The assessment of nodulation and nitrogen fixation; Methods for greenhouse and light room; Field trials; Assessment of the need for legume inoculation; The production, control and use of legume inoculants.