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Factors Influencing Nodule Occupancy by Inoculant Rhizobia

Katrien Maria Vlassak F. A. Janssens Laboratory of Genetics, Catholic University of Leuven, B-3001 Heverlee, Belgium
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Jos Vanderleyden F. A. Janssens Laboratory of Genetics, Catholic University of Leuven, B-3001 Heverlee, Belgium
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Dr. P. H. Graham Department of Soil, Water, Climate, University of Minnesota, Borlaug Hall, 1991 Upper Buford Circle, St. Paul, MN, 55108, USA
Pages 163-229 | Published online: 22 Sep 2010

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