Qualitative nutrient requirements of selected legume species on two soils and on river sand

Abstract

Three perennial legumes (Macroptilium atropurpureum, Rhynchosia totta and Rhynchosia minima) were evaluated in a glass-house under uncontrolled environmental conditions for herbage, root and nodule yield on two soils and on river sand under six fertilizer treatments.

Keywords: qualitative analyses|nutrient requirements|legumes|soil types|river sands|perennial legumes|controlled environmental conditions|herbage|roots|nodule yields|herbage yields|fertilisers|treatments|phosphorus|nutrients|nutrient deficiencies|Potchefstroom