Table 2 Genus, colony features, acid/alkali production and generation time (g) of the GMR (Glycine max rhizobia)
Sr.No | GMR code | Suggested genus | Colony characteristics | BTB reaction | Mean g (h) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Size (mm) | Colony texture and shape1 | |||||
1 | GMR 13 | Sinorhizobium | 5 | CGE | Yellow | 2.0 |
2 | GMR45 | Sinorhizobium | 6 | CGE | Yellow | 1.5 |
3 | GMR46 | Bradyrhizobium | 2.5 | CGE | Blue | 5.5 |
4 | GMR55 | Sinorhizobium | 3 | CG(S)E | Yellow | 3.2 |
5 | GMR57 | Sinorhizobium | 3 | CGE | Yellow | 3.7 |
6 | GMR75 | Bradyrhizobium | 3 | FDI | blue | 6.6 |
7 | GMR79 | Sinorhizobium | 4 | CGE | Yellow | 3.3 |
8 | GMR102 | Sinorhizobium | 4 | CG(S)E | Yellow | 3.6 |
9 | GMR114 | Sinorhizobium | 5 | CG(S)E | Yellow | 3.8 |
10 | GMR120B | Sinorhizobium | 5 | CGE | Yellow | 4.0 |
11 | GMR120C | Sinorhizobium | 3 | FDI | Yellow | 3.6 |
12 | GMR125B | Sinorhizobium | 6 | FDI | Yellow | 3.5 |