Selection of Australian Root Nodule Bacteria for Broad-Scale Inoculation of Native Legumes

Presenter Information

R. G. Bennett, University of Western Australia, AustraliaFollow
R. J. Yates, Murdoch University, Australia
E. L. J. Watkin, Murdoch University, Australia
Graham W. O'Hara, Murdoch University, Australia
M. J. Dilworth, Murdoch University, Australia

Description

The unique and diverse native Australian perennial legumes are under current investigation for use as pastures in Australian agriculture. Identification of root nodule bacteria (RNB) that can fix nitrogen effectively for the plant is a critical factor for the success of a legume species in agriculture (Howieson et al., 2000). Some legumes under investigation are relatively promiscuous (Lange, 1961). This trait may allow the development of a single, broad-scale inoculant that could allow inoculation of multiple species of agricultural importance, whilst more effective, specific RNB are developed in time. Aimed to identify strains that can form effective symbioses with several native legume species of potential interest to agriculture, this experiment screened putative indigenous RNB on 5 native legumes.

Citation

Bennett, R. G.; Yates, R. J.; Watkin, E. L. J.; O'Hara, Graham W.; and Dilworth, M. J., "Selection of Australian Root Nodule Bacteria for Broad-Scale Inoculation of Native Legumes" (2023). IGC Proceedings (1993-2023). 245.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/igc/20/themeA/245