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Limitations and Potentials for Biological Nitrogen Fixation in the Tropics pp 13–24Cite as

Potential for Nitrogen Fixation in Tropical Legumes and Grasses

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In nature, biological fixation of atmospheric nitrogen is widespread. The process accomplishes the reduction of N2 to NH3, using energy materials provided directly or indirectly by plant photosynthesis. Industrially the manufacture of one ton of nitrogen fertilizer requires an energy equivalent of seven barrels of oil.

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Döbereiner, J. (1978). Potential for Nitrogen Fixation in Tropical Legumes and Grasses. In: Döbereiner, J., Burris, R.H., Hollaender, A., Franco, A.A., Neyra, C.A., Scott, D.B. (eds) Limitations and Potentials for Biological Nitrogen Fixation in the Tropics. Basic Life Sciences, vol 10. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-8957-0_3

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