POBLACIONES DE RHIZOBIA NATIVAS DE MÉXICO

Abstract

Biological nitrogen fixation may substitute for the use of Chemical fertitizers in agriculture and prevent the loss of soil fertílity. This procesa Is oniy performed by bacteria, some of which (belonging to rhizobia) associate to the roots of planta providing part of the nitrogen planta need for growth. Research interes on these bacteria is driven by the interest in using them efficiently In agriculture. In tropical and subtropical countries, as México, there is a large diversity of rhizobia reviewed here.