Correlation between specific fine root length and mycorrhizal colonization of maize in different soil types

doi:10.1007/s11703-009-0004-3

Front Agric Chin

2009, Vol. 3

Issue (1) : 13-15 https://doi.org/10.1007/s11703-009-0004-3

RESEARCH ARTICLE

Correlation between specific fine root length and mycorrhizal colonization of maize in different soil types

Wenke LIU(

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Environment and Sustainable Development in Agriculture, Key Lab for Agro-Environment & Climate Change, Ministry of Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, China

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Abstract

A pot experiment was conducted in a glasshouse to investigate the correlation between specific fine root length (SFRL) and root colonization (RC) of maize inoculated with six arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) in three soil types. The results showed that six AMF associated with maize presented different abilities in RC and effects on SFRL. In addition, there was a significant correlation between SFRL and RC of arbuscular mycorrhizal maize in Beijing soil (Cinnamon soil), but no significant correlation in Hubei soil (Brunisolic soil) and Guangdong soil (Red soil). It is concluded that mycorrhizal colonization decreased the SFRL of maize, and the correlation between SFRL and RC of mycorrhizal maize depended on soil type.

Keywords specific fine root length root colonization correlation soil type

Corresponding Author(s): LIU Wenke,Email:liuwke@163.com

Issue Date: 05 March 2009

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Wenke LIU. Correlation between specific fine root length and mycorrhizal colonization of maize in different soil types[J]. Front Agric Chin, 2009, 3(1): 13-15.

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Tab.1 Information about AMF used in the experiment

Tab.2 RC of mycorrhizal maize in three soils (%)

Tab.3 SFRL of mycorrhizal maize on three soils (m·g DW)

Tab.4 Correlations between SFRL and root colonization of mycorrhizal maize on three soils (=6)

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