Non-destructive semi-quantitative determination of acetylene reduction in the field |
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Authors: | J D Mahon S O Salminen |
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Institution: | (1) Prairie Regional Laboratory, National Research Council Canada, S7N OW9 Saskatoon, Sask, Canada |
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Abstract: | Summary Direct injection of acetylene into soil around plant roots, followed by determination of ethylene/acetylene ratios in the soil atmosphere has been tested as a rapid, non-destructive method of estimating acetylene reducing activity. In pots of artificial media as well as in field soil, the ratios determined within 10 min. after injection were significantly correlated with the rates of acetylenedependent ethylene production in detached roots. The method may be useful in preliminary screening of large numbers of plant-bacteria combinations. |
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Keywords: | Acetylene reduction Field method Nitrogen fixation Non-destructive Pisum |
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