Abstract
During germination of seeds ofSesbania rostrata, S. aculeata andS. speciosa various constituents, including tannin, free amino acids, protein, nitrogen and sugars, were released. Tannin released byS. speciosa after 24 h was particularly high. The growth ofAzorhizobium andRhizobium were inhibited in the presence of these materials.
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Balasubramani, G., Krishnaveni, S. & Kannaiyan, S. Inhibition ofAzorhizobium andRhizobium by seed leachates. World J Microbiol Biotechnol 8, 542–543 (1992). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01201959
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