Farm
Western Research and Demonstration Farm
Extension Number
RFR A1166
Publication Date
2012
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.
Copyright Owner
Iowa State University
Copyright Date
2012
Language
en
File Format
application/pdf
Recommended Citation
DeJong, Joel L. and Roush, Wayne B., "Soybean Yield Response to Rhizobium Inoculation on Converted Grass Pasture" (2012). Iowa State Research Farm Progress Reports. 130.
https://lib.dr.iastate.edu/farms_reports/130
