A Manual for the Practical Study of Root-nodule Bacteria

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.