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Species differences in molybdenum and vanadium requirements and combined nitrogen utilization byAzotobacteriaceae

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Becking, J.H. Species differences in molybdenum and vanadium requirements and combined nitrogen utilization byAzotobacteriaceae . Plant Soil 16, 171–201 (1962). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01377215

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