Effect of Nitrate on Nodule and Root Growth of Soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merr.)

The application of combined nitrogen, especially nitrate, to soybean plants is known to strongly inhibit nodule formation, growth and nitrogen fixation. In the present study, we measured the effects of supplying 5 mM nitrate on the growth of nodules, primary root, and lateral roots under light at 28...

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Main Authors: Akinori Saito, Sayuri Tanabata, Takanari Tanabata, Seiya Tajima, Manabu Ueno, Shinji Ishikawa, Norikuni Ohtake, Kuni Sueyoshi, Takuji Ohyama
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2014-03-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/15/3/4464