CONCLUSION It is evident from the studies that
Rhizobium inoculation has positive impact on the growth, symbiotic
parameters, yield and yield attributes, nutrient uptake and
quality in chickpea. This can be attributed to improved
nutrient acquisition (viz. biological nitrogen fixation and
phosphorus solubilisation), production of phytohormones
and various other mechanisms. For reducing the cost of
cultivation there is a need of integrated use of
Rhizobium and inorganic fertilizers. Furthermore, environmental
conditions such as pH, nutrient availability, temperature,
herbicides and moisture have a significant effect on legume-
Rhizobium symbiosis and its nitrogen fixation efficiency
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