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Species vs. strains - what’s the difference?

Because nitrogen inoculants work by infecting a plant root, each pulse crop associates with a different Rhizobia species. For example, pea and lentil will only form nodules when inoculated with Rhizobium leguminosarum; lucerne and sweetclover when inoculated with Sinorhizobium meliloti.

The Natural Rhizobia Program co-ordinates and conducts on-going research to find the best strains for each legume crop in Australia. These are then listed as recommended by inoculant group.