Isolation, authentication and evaluation of rhizobial isolates from the soils of north-west Himalayas in French bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.)

Nodulation ability and effectiveness of native rhizobia from the seven districts of Uttarakhand in French bean was determined. Total of 50 rhizobial isolates separated from the nodules were evaluated for their ability to form nodules and effectiveness under net house and glass house conditions.