Research Article | Published: 01 December 1998

Genetical variation among provenances of Prosopis cineraria (L.) Druce for nitrogen fixing ability in arid India

Naresh  Kaushik, O. P. Toky and P. K. Sharma

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 21 | Issue: 4 | Page No. 313-315 | 1998
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-1998-S76SA7 | Cite this article

Abstract

Nitrogen fixing abilities of 12 provenances of Prosopis cineraria (L.) Druce collected from arid India between 21038'N to 29055' N latitude, were assessed in 'chillum' jars in green house. Number of nodules, nodule weight, and shoot nitrogen contents varied significantly (P<0.01) among provenances; and Bikaner, Anoopgarh and Bidasar provenances had greater nitrogen fixing abilities as compared to the remaining ones. Wide genetical variation is due to out-crossing nature of this species. Selection of superior provenances can be of great value in agroforestry systems.

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Kaushik, N., Toky, O.P. and Sharma, P.K., 1998. Genetical variation among provenances of Prosopis cineraria (L.) Druce for nitrogen fixing ability in arid India. Indian Journal of Forestry, 21(4), pp.313-315. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-1998-S76SA7

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