Nodulation studies with pulses on acidic red sandy soils – Yenda 2014

Abstract

Key findings »» Peat and liquid formulations were the most consistent inoculants across all pulses, having the highest nodule scores and equal or highest grain yields compared with the remaining treatments. »»Without inoculation, faba bean and chickpea failed to nodulate indicating host rhizobia were absent at this site. This consequently lowered their grain yields. »» On the other hand, lupin, field pea and lentil effectively nodulated without inoculation, indicating their respective rhizobia had colonised this site. »» Fungicide seed dressing (P-PICKEL T®) did not affect pulse nodulation, but did increase grain yield in chickpea. Further investigation is needed to establish the reasons.