nitrogen deficiency on Legumes
Quick answer
If your Legumes has nitrogen deficiency, the most likely cause is: Rhizobium bacteria convert atmospheric N2 into ammonia in root nodules, but require specific conditions and adequate micronutrients to function.
Start here:
- 1. Inoculate legume seeds with appropriate Rhizobium strain in new fields
- 2. Ensure adequate molybdenum, cobalt, and phosphorus for nodulation
Why Legumes gets nitrogen deficiency
Rhizobium bacteria convert atmospheric N2 into ammonia in root nodules, but require specific conditions and adequate micronutrients to function.
Different legume species require specific Rhizobium species: Sinorhizobium for alfalfa, Bradyrhizobium for soybeans, Rhizobium for peas and clover. Non-legumes cannot form these symbioses and depend entirely on soil or fertilizer nitrogen.
How to reverse nitrogen deficiency on Legumes
- 1
Inoculate legume seeds with appropriate Rhizobium strain in new fields
- 2
Ensure adequate molybdenum, cobalt, and phosphorus for nodulation
Keep nitrogen deficiency off this Legumes
Rotate legumes with non-legumes to naturally replenish soil nitrogen.