Plant uptake of phosphorus from sparingly available P- sources as affected by Trichoderma asperellum T34

Authors

  • Ana Maria Garcia-Lopez Agroforestry Sciencie Department University of Seville. Ctra Utrera Km 1. 41013 Seville, Spain
  • Manuel Aviles Agroforestry Sciencie Department University of Seville. Ctra Utrera Km 1. 41013 Seville, Spain
  • Antonio Delgado Agroforestry Sciencie Department University of Seville. Ctra Utrera Km 1. 41013 Seville, Spain

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.23986/afsci.49532

Keywords:

phosphorus, Trichoderma, rhizosphere, Ca phosphates, phytase

Abstract

The contribution of Trichoderma asperellum T34 to the plant uptake of phosphorus (P) from sparingly phytoavailable forms such as insoluble calcium (Ca) phosphates and phytates was studied. Two experiments with cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) on siliceous sand were performed involving two factors, namely: (i) P source, viz., KH2PO4, phytate (Ins6P), and phosphate rock (PR), and (ii) inoculation with T34. Liquid pure cultures of T34 were also used. T34 increased the total content in P of cucumber roots irrespective of the particular P form and enhanced total P uptake by plants with P supplied as Ins6P or PR. The increased phytase activity observed with T34 contributes to explain its favourable
influence on the uptake of P supplied as Ins6P. Solubilization of Ca phosphates from PR was favoured by the slightly acidifying effect and the increased organic anion concentration promoted by the fungus in the plant growth media. It can be concluded that T34 can improve P nutrition in plants grown on media containing phytates or insoluble Ca phosphates as dominant P forms.

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Published

2015-10-31

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Vol. 24 No. 3 (2015)

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Plant uptake of phosphorus from sparingly available P- sources as affected by Trichoderma asperellum T34. (2015). Agricultural and Food Science, 24(3), 249-260. https://doi.org/10.23986/afsci.49532
Received 2015-03-10
Accepted 2015-10-05
Published 2015-10-31