Nitrogen Fixation and Resource Partitioning in Alfalfa (<i>Medicago sativa</i> L.), Cicer Milkvetch (<i>Astragalus cicer</i> L.) and Sainfoin (<i>Onobrychis viciifolia</i> Scop.) Using <sup>15</sup>N Enrichment under Controlled Environment Conditions
Availability of nitrogen (N) limits pasture production. Inclusion of legumes into grass pastures can provide an alternative N source through biological N<sub>2</sub> fixation (BNF), and enhance retention and cycling of soil C and N. Despite the use of alfalfa (<i>Medicago sativa<...
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Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-09-01
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Series: | Agronomy |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4395/10/9/1438 |