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Possible benefits of rhizobial inoculation and phosphorus supplementation on nutrition, growth and economic sustainability in grain legumes

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The potential role(s) of nitrogen from rhizobial inoculants and phosphorous in legumes growth with respect to growth, yield, economic benefits, photosynthesis and plant nutrition is given special attention in this review.
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It is documented that majority of soils in Africa have low levels of nitrogen and phosphorous and hence the capability to support plant growth such as leguminous crops is limited. The supply of these mineral nutrients is vital in enhancing legume growth and development. The potential role(s) of nitrogen from rhizobial inoculants and phosphorous in legumes growth with respect to growth, yield, economic benefits, photosynthesis and plant nutrition is given special attention in this review.

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The Mineral Nutrition of Higher Plants

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TL;DR: This chapter discusses the relationship between Mineral Nutrition and Plant Diseases and Pests, and the Soil-Root Interface (Rhizosphere) in Relation to Mineral Nutrition.
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Mineral Nutrition of Higher Plants

H. Marschner
TL;DR: In this article, the authors discuss the relationship between mineral nutrition and plant diseases and pests, and diagnose deficiency and toxicity of mineral nutrients in leaves and other aerial parts of a plant.
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Rhizobium-Legume Symbiosis and Nitrogen Fixation under Severe Conditions and in an Arid Climate

TL;DR: The Rhizobium-legume (herb or tree) symbiosis is suggested to be the ideal solution to the improvement of soil fertility and the rehabilitation of arid lands and is an important direction for future research.
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Acquisition of phosphorus and nitrogen in the rhizosphere and plant growth promotion by microorganisms

TL;DR: Features of the rhizosphere that are important for nutrient acquisition from soil are reviewed, with specific emphasis on the characteristics of roots that influence the availability and uptake of phosphorus and nitrogen.
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Root structure and functioning for efficient acquisition of phosphorus: Matching morphological and physiological traits.

TL;DR: New discoveries of the development and functioning of root clusters in both monocotyledonous and dicotylingonous families are essential to produce new crops with superior P-acquisition traits.
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