Role of microbial inoculation and industrial by-product phosphogypsum in growth and nutrient uptake of maize (Zea mays L.) grown in calcareous soil.
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DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.8226
Abstract: BACKGROUND Alkaline soils with high calcium carbonate and low organic matter are deficient in plant nutrient availability. Use of organic and bio-fertilizers has been suggested to improve their properties. Therefore, a greenhouse experiment was conducted… read more here.
Keywords: soil; growth; uptake maize; microbial inoculation ... See more keywords
Facilitation of phosphorus uptake in maize plants by mycorrhizosphere bacteria
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-017-04959-0
Abstract: A major challenge for agriculture is to provide sufficient plant nutrients such as phosphorus (P) to meet the global food demand. The sufficiency of P is a concern because of it’s essential role in plant… read more here.
Keywords: maize plants; plant; uptake maize; growth ... See more keywords
Azospirillum brasilense inoculation counteracts the induction of nitrate uptake in maize plants
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DOI: 10.1093/jxb/ery433
Abstract: Nitrogen (N) represents one of the limiting factors for crop growth and productivity and to date has been widely supplied via external application of fertilizers. However, the use of plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) might represent… read more here.
Keywords: inoculation; uptake maize; azospirillum brasilense; azospirillum ... See more keywords
Treated residential greywater and its effect on shoot dry matter and nutrient uptake of maize (Zea mays)
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DOI: 10.30848/pjb2019-4(45)
Abstract: Shortage of freshwater resources and limited fertilizer usage due to cost related issues in agriculture are the basic limiting factors in food production. This study evaluated the effect of greywater application on shoot dry mater… read more here.
Keywords: greywater; shoot dry; uptake maize; effect ... See more keywords