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Advanced N management for canola and soybean: Evaluation of a new biological for N-fixation in non-legumes

Posted on 26.06.2019 | Last Modified 26.06.2019
Lead Researcher (PI): Diane Knight
Institution: University of Saskatchewan
Total WGRF Funding: $64,992
Co-Funders: Saskatchewan Canola Development Commission
Start Date: 2019
Project Length: 3 Years
Objectives:

Verify that biological N fixation (BNF) occurs in canola, wheat and soybean inoculated with a commercial strain of Gluconobacter nitrogen-fixing bacterium. Evaluate effects of inoculation on crop yield and N2O emissions.