Bradyrhizobium japonicum

Bradyrhizobium japonicum

Formerly known as Bradyrhizobium japonicum

Symbiotic nitrogen-fixing bacterium

Beneficial Bacteria


A soybean-associated rhizobial bacterium used in legume inoculants to support nodulation and biological nitrogen fixation.

Bradyrhizobium japonicum forms nodules on soybean roots and supports symbiotic nitrogen fixation. Commercial performance depends on viable cell count, strain selection, seed handling, storage, and timely planting after inoculation.
Key Benefits
  • Soybean nodulation
  • Symbiotic nitrogen fixation
  • Early crop establishment
Formulation Availability

Peat inoculant; Liquid inoculant; Seed treatment; In-furrow

Compatibility Notes

Sensitive to desiccation and high-salt seed treatments. Use cool storage and plant promptly after seed inoculation according to product-specific directions.

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