Abstract:<p><em>Azolla</em> is a floating pteridophyte, which forms an association with an endosymbiont, the nitrogen-fixing cyanobacterium <em>Anabaena azollae</em>. In Mwea Irrigation Scheme paddies, <em>Azolla</em> biomass coverage ranges from 25 to 50 % with a high biomass growth rate and this has caused a challenge in its management. Knowledge on the effect of <em>Azolla</em> biomass on rice tillering, root development and grain yield are important in order to … Show more
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