A curated collection of peer-reviewed academic research on Sesbania species, organized by topic. Covering nitrogen fixation, animal nutrition, stress tolerance, rice systems, ethnobotany, and environmental remediation.
This research database compiles the most significant scientific studies on Sesbania species published in leading agricultural and biological journals. Whether you are a researcher, extension agent, agronomist, or graduate student, this resource provides quick access to key findings from decades of sesbania research. Each entry includes the author(s), publication year, journal name, study title, species studied, and a brief summary of the key finding. We update this database regularly as new research is published.
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| Author(s) | Year | Journal | Title & Key Finding | Species |
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| Ndoye, I. & Dreyfus, B. | 1988 | Plant and Soil |
Nitrogen fixation by Sesbania sesban and Sesbania rostrata in tropical soils
Demonstrated that S. rostrata fixes 150-200 kg N/ha via stem nodulation by Azorhizobium caulinodans, significantly exceeding root-nodulating species under flooded conditions.
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S. sesban S. rostrata |
| Ladha, J.K., Pareek, R.P. & Becker, M. | 1992 | Agronomy Journal |
Stem-nodulating Sesbania rostrata as green manure for lowland rice
S. rostrata accumulated 100-120 kg N/ha in 52 days and replaced 60-80 kg synthetic N fertilizer per hectare when incorporated before rice transplanting in the Philippines.
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S. rostrata |
| Roger, P.A. & Ladha, J.K. | 1992 | Plant and Soil |
Contribution of nitrogen fixation to wetland rice production
Quantified biological N fixation inputs in rice paddies and identified Sesbania green manure as contributing 40-100 kg N/ha/season, the largest single biological N input in flooded rice systems.
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Sesbania spp. |
| Becker, M., Ladha, J.K. & Ali, M. | 1995 | Tropical Agriculture |
Symbiotic nitrogen fixation by Sesbania species in lowland rice
Compared N fixation efficiency across five Sesbania species; found S. rostrata and S. cannabina most effective in waterlogged soils, fixing 80-150 kg N/ha within 45 days of growth.
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S. rostrata S. cannabina |
| Becker, M. & Johnson, D.E. | 1998 | Agroforestry Systems |
Aeschynomene and Sesbania as green manures for lowland rice in sub-Saharan Africa
In West African rice systems, Sesbania green manure increased rice yields by 1.0-1.8 t/ha and saved $60-120/ha in fertilizer costs compared to sole urea application.
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S. rostrata S. sesban |
| Kumari, B.S., Ram, M.R. & Mallaiah, K.V. | 2009 | Journal of Agronomy and Crop Science |
Rhizobial diversity and symbiotic efficiency in Sesbania species
Isolated 34 rhizobial strains from Sesbania root nodules in Indian soils; identified elite strains that increased N fixation by 40-60% over uninoculated controls when used as seed inoculants.
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S. sesban S. bispinosa |
| Mergaert, P., Van Montagu, M. & Holsters, M. | 1997 | Plant and Soil |
Characterization of Azorhizobium caulinodans nod factors from Sesbania rostrata stem nodules
Identified the molecular nod factor signals that trigger stem nodule formation in S. rostrata, opening pathways for engineering stem nodulation in other crop species.
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S. rostrata |
| Goethals, K., Van Montagu, M. & Holsters, M. | 1992 | Plant and Soil |
Molecular genetics of Sesbania rostrata-Azorhizobium caulinodans symbiosis
Mapped the genetic basis of the S. rostrata-Azorhizobium symbiosis, revealing that stem nodulation genes are distinct from root nodulation pathways and could be targets for crop improvement.
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S. rostrata |
| Author(s) | Year | Journal | Title & Key Finding | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gutteridge, R.C. & Shelton, H.M. | 1994 | Agroforestry Systems |
Nutritive value of Sesbania sesban leaves for ruminants
Sesbania sesban leaf meal contained 25-30% crude protein with 60-65% in vitro dry matter digestibility, comparable to commercial protein concentrates for dairy cattle supplementation.
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S. sesban |
| Ahn, J.H., Robertson, B.M. & Elliott, R. | 1989 | Tropical Agriculture |
Sesbania grandiflora as a high-protein feed supplement for dairy cattle
Supplementing dairy cattle with 3-5 kg fresh S. grandiflora leaves daily increased milk yield by 12-18% compared to unsupplemented controls grazing tropical grass pastures.
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S. grandiflora |
| Teferedegne, B. | 2000 | Animal Feed Science and Technology |
Anti-nutritional factors in tropical browse legumes including Sesbania
Identified saponins as the primary anti-nutritional factor in Sesbania leaves (1.5-3.5% DM); wilting for 24 hours or mixing with other forages at 30-40% inclusion reduced saponin effects to safe levels.
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Sesbania spp. |
| Bonsi, M.L., Osuji, P.O. & Tuah, A.K. | 1995 | Agroforestry Systems |
Effect of Sesbania sesban supplementation on feed intake and growth of Ethiopian highland sheep
Sheep supplemented with 200g dried S. sesban leaf per day had 45% higher daily weight gain (85g vs 59g/day) and 30% higher feed conversion efficiency than the control group on teff straw.
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S. sesban |
| Hossain, M.A. & Becker, K. | 2001 | Tropical Agriculture |
In vitro digestibility of Sesbania grandiflora leaves for poultry feed formulations
Dried S. grandiflora leaf meal at 5-8% inclusion in layer rations improved egg weight by 6% and yolk pigmentation without adverse effects on feed conversion or bird health.
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S. grandiflora |
| Abule, E., Umunna, N.N. & Nsahlai, I.V. | 1998 | Agroforestry Systems |
Chemical composition and rumen degradability of Sesbania accessions from sub-humid Ethiopia
Evaluated 12 Sesbania accessions and found crude protein ranged from 20-30%, with rumen degradability of 55-72%, identifying the most nutritious accessions for on-farm fodder plantings.
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S. sesban |
| Author(s) | Year | Journal | Title & Key Finding | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashraf, M. & Harris, P.J.C. | 2004 | Plant and Soil |
Salt tolerance mechanisms in Sesbania species for saline agriculture
S. bispinosa and S. sesban tolerated soil salinity up to 12 dS/m EC by compartmentalizing sodium in vacuoles and maintaining potassium homeostasis, making them viable for saline wastelands.
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S. bispinosa S. sesban |
| Dreyfus, B. & Dommergues, Y.R. | 1981 | Plant and Soil |
Waterlogging tolerance and anaerobic nitrogen fixation in Sesbania rostrata
First demonstration that S. rostrata continues N fixation under waterlogged conditions via stem nodules, maintaining 80% of aerobic fixation rates in flooded soils -- a unique adaptation among legumes.
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S. rostrata |
| Mahmood, K., Malik, K.A. & Sheikh, K.H. | 2008 | Journal of Agronomy and Crop Science |
Growth and ionic relations of Sesbania bispinosa under salt stress
S. bispinosa maintained 70% of control biomass at 8 dS/m salinity and showed the highest Na+ exclusion efficiency among tested agroforestry legumes, recommending it for biosaline agriculture in Pakistan and India.
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S. bispinosa |
| Singh, G., Singh, N.T. & Abrol, I.P. | 1994 | Agroforestry Systems |
Sesbania sesban for rehabilitation of sodic soils in the Indo-Gangetic Plains
After 4 years of S. sesban alley cropping on sodic soils (pH 10.2), soil pH decreased to 8.6, organic carbon increased by 58%, and subsequent rice yields increased by 2.1 t/ha over barren controls.
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S. sesban |
| Haque, M.A., Jharna, D.E. & Karim, M.A. | 2010 | Field Crops Research |
Response of Sesbania species to salinity and waterlogging in coastal Bangladesh
S. bispinosa and S. rostrata survived combined salinity (10 dS/m) plus waterlogging for 30 days, producing viable biomass for green manuring in coastal polders -- making them the most resilient options for climate-vulnerable delta regions.
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S. bispinosa S. rostrata |
| Author(s) | Year | Journal | Title & Key Finding | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yadav, R.L., Dwivedi, B.S. & Pandey, P.S. | 2000 | Field Crops Research |
Green manuring with Sesbania aculeata in rice-wheat cropping systems of the Indo-Gangetic Plains
Incorporating 45-day-old S. aculeata (S. bispinosa) before rice transplanting saved 60 kg N/ha of urea and increased rice grain yield by 0.8-1.2 t/ha across multi-year trials in Uttar Pradesh.
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S. bispinosa |
| Buresh, R.J. & De Datta, S.K. | 1991 | Agronomy Journal |
Sesbania green manure and mineral N fertilizer effects on rice yield and soil properties
In Philippine rice paddies, Sesbania green manure at 20 t/ha fresh biomass equaled 80 kg/ha urea-N in rice yield response while simultaneously increasing soil organic matter by 0.3% over two seasons.
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S. rostrata |
| Rekhi, R.S. & Meelu, O.P. | 1983 | Tropical Agriculture |
Residual effects of Sesbania green manuring on subsequent wheat crop in alluvial soils
Sesbania green manure applied to the kharif rice crop showed significant residual N benefit to the following rabi wheat crop, increasing wheat yields by 0.4-0.6 t/ha without additional N fertilizer.
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S. bispinosa |
| Torres, R.O., Pareek, R.P. & Ladha, J.K. | 1995 | Agronomy Journal |
Integrated nitrogen management using Sesbania rostrata in irrigated rice
Combining S. rostrata green manure (40 kg N/ha equivalent) with half-rate urea (40 kg N/ha) matched the yield of full urea (120 kg N/ha) while improving N use efficiency by 35%.
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S. rostrata |
| Patra, D.D., Sachdev, M.S. & Subbiah, B.V. | 1986 | Plant and Soil |
Long-term effects of Sesbania green manure on soil organic carbon and crop yields
After 8 years of annual Sesbania green manuring, soil organic carbon increased by 32%, available N by 45%, and rice yields stabilized 20-25% above continuously fertilized plots without organic inputs.
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S. bispinosa |
| Beri, V., Sidhu, B.S. & Bhat, A.K. | 1989 | Field Crops Research |
Decomposition and nitrogen release patterns of Sesbania biomass in flooded rice soils
Sesbania biomass decomposed rapidly under flooded conditions (C:N ratio 18:1), releasing 50% of total N within 14 days and 80% within 30 days -- timing well with peak rice N demand at tillering.
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S. bispinosa |
| Author(s) | Year | Journal | Title & Key Finding | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kasture, V.S., Deshmukh, V.K. & Chopde, C.T. | 2002 | Indian Journal of Experimental Biology |
Phytochemical screening and antioxidant activity of Sesbania grandiflora flowers
S. grandiflora flower extracts contained high levels of flavonoids, phenolic acids, and ascorbic acid, with antioxidant activity comparable to synthetic antioxidant BHT at equivalent concentrations.
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S. grandiflora |
| Pari, L. & Uma, A. | 2003 | Journal of Medicinal Food |
Hepatoprotective activity of Sesbania grandiflora bark extract against paracetamol-induced damage
S. grandiflora bark extract at 250 mg/kg body weight reduced paracetamol-induced liver enzyme elevation (ALT, AST) by 65-70% in rats, indicating significant hepatoprotective potential.
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S. grandiflora |
| Nirmal, S.A., Pal, S.C. & Mandal, S.C. | 2005 | Journal of Ethnopharmacology |
Anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties of Sesbania sesban leaf extract
Methanolic extract of S. sesban leaves showed dose-dependent anti-inflammatory activity (50-65% inhibition of carrageenan-induced paw edema) and analgesic effects comparable to aspirin at 200 mg/kg dose.
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S. sesban |
| Sahu, N.P., Achari, B. & Banerjee, S. | 1997 | Phytochemistry |
Antimicrobial activity of saponins isolated from Sesbania sesban seeds
Triterpenoid saponins from S. sesban seeds showed broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity against Staphylococcus aureus, E. coli, and Candida albicans with MIC values of 25-100 micrograms/mL.
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S. sesban |
| Venugopal, P.M. & Prince, P.S.M. | 2004 | Journal of Medicinal Food |
Hypoglycemic effect of Sesbania grandiflora leaf and flower extracts in diabetic rats
Oral administration of S. grandiflora leaf extract (200 mg/kg for 30 days) reduced blood glucose levels by 38% in alloxan-induced diabetic rats, with flower extract showing 32% reduction.
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S. grandiflora |
| Author(s) | Year | Journal | Title & Key Finding | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sahi, S.V., Bryant, N.L. & Sharma, N.C. | 2002 | Environmental Pollution |
Phytoremediation potential of Sesbania sesban for heavy metal contaminated soils
S. sesban accumulated lead at 1,500-4,000 mg/kg dry weight in shoots without visible toxicity symptoms, qualifying as a lead hyperaccumulator suitable for phytoremediation of contaminated sites.
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S. sesban |
| Ruley, A.T., Sharma, N.C. & Sahi, S.V. | 2004 | Environmental Pollution |
Lead uptake and accumulation in Sesbania drummondii grown in contaminated soil
S. drummondii tolerated soil lead concentrations up to 1,000 mg/kg and translocated 40% of absorbed lead to above-ground biomass, making it effective for phytoextraction of lead-contaminated industrial soils.
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S. drummondii |
| Yang, B., Shu, W.S. & Ye, Z.H. | 2003 | Plant and Soil |
Cadmium and zinc tolerance in Sesbania species for phytostabilization of mining sites
S. sesban and S. rostrata survived in soils containing 50-200 mg/kg cadmium and 500-2000 mg/kg zinc, forming a dense root network that stabilized contaminated soils and reduced metal leaching by 60-75%.
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S. sesban S. rostrata |
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