Rhizobia are known to have specificity for
their leguminous host. Bambara groundnut although a
legume has shown promiscuous ability by nodulating
with many Species of Rhizobia. Bradhyrhizobium spp.
were recovered from selected Nigerian soils by trapping
them in the nodules of Bambara groundnut (BG) using
pot hose experiments. They were isolated from the
nodules and authenticated in both screen house and
field experiment. Six strains along-side USDA110
(control) were selected after they were found to be
highly effective and efficient.