Biological nitrogen fixation: An efficient source of nitrogen for sustainable agricultural production?

M. B. Peoples; D. F. Herridge; J. K. Ladha

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journal article Jul 01, 1995

Biological nitrogen fixation: An efficient source of nitrogen for sustainable agricultural production?

M. B. Peoples D. F. Herridge J. K. Ladha

Plant and Soil Vol. 174 No. 1-2 pp. 3-28 · Springer Science and Business Media LLC

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