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meaning of the word or phrase. For soil science students and soil survey practitioners who want more than a simple definition, this glossary offers additional information for a deeper understanding. A wide array of terms are included. Some are terms from Soil Taxonomy that have specific technical definitions and criteria. Examples include
This review addresses two systemic pathways, autoregulation of nodulation (AON), which involve control of nodule numbers in response to the establishment of symbiosis, the systemic pathway that controls nodule number in response to available soil nitrogen and addresses what is known about how the two systemic pathways interact with the local pathway for the initiation of nodules.
- Nodule Assessment Timing
- Assessment Procedure
- Assessment Codes
Nodulation assessments should be done during early flowering. Nodule formation begins approximately 14 days after crop emergence, but under certain conditions formation may take three to four weeks. Nodule numbers and nitrogen fixation rates generally are at a maximum during early-to mid-flowering. After flowering, nodule efficiency is reduced and ...
To assess the nodulation and nitrogen fixation potential of a pulse crop, select five areas that are typical of that field at early flowering. Follow the steps listed below in each of the five areas: 1. Evaluate plant growth and vigour of the area according to the assessment codes shown below. 2. With a shovel, carefully dig up a minimum of two pla...
1. Plant and growth vigour
Poor nitrogen fixation can cause nitrogen deficiency symptoms such as yellowing of the leaves at the base of the plant prior to flowering and poor plant development.
2. Colour of interior of the nodules/number
Nitrogen fixation efficiency can be estimated with nodule colour and the number of nodule clusters present. Carefully slice open the nodules. The strong pink colour of the nodules is caused by the presence of leghemoglobin, which must be present for active nitrogen fixation. If a nodule is brown, white or green it is considered non-effective.
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Soil structure refers to the aggregation of primary soil particles into compound particles that are separated from adjoining aggregates by surfaces of weakness. Soil structure is classified in terms of grade or distinctness (weak, moderate, strong), class or size (fine, medium, coarse, very coarse), and type (granular, platy, prismatic, blocky).
Soil pH may be measured electrometrically with a pH meter. Water is the usual suspension medium for the soil sample, but 1 M (mol.L-1) KCl or 0.01 M CaCl 2 are also used, particularly to minimise the effect of --
Nodules facilitate a mutualistic relationship where plants provide carbohydrates to bacteria in exchange for fixed nitrogen. These structures are critical for soil fertility as they enrich the soil with bioavailable nitrogen. Nodule formation is induced by signaling molecules called Nod factors produced by the symbiotic bacteria.
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Nodulation is a symbiotic process leading to the formation of nodules when Leguminosae roots are infected by rhizobia bacteria from soil. The bacteria in nodules convert atmospheric nitrogen to ammonium or nitrogen dioxide, which can be utilized for plant growth and development (Mylona et al., 1995).
