Comparative analyses of Turkey agricultural soils: Potential communities of indigenous and exotic mycorrhiza species' effect on maize (Zea mays L.) growth and nutrient uptakes
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF SOIL BIOLOGY, vol.69, pp.79-87, 2015 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 69
- Publication Date: 2015
- Doi Number: 10.1016/j.ejsobi.2015.05.006
- Journal Name: EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF SOIL BIOLOGY
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.79-87
- Çukurova University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
The objective of this study was to examine the mycorrhizal spore abundance and identity in three soils from three ecological sites, and also to determine the effect of indigenous and "exotic" mycorrhiza strains on maize (Zea mays L.) plant growth and phosphorus (P) and zinc (Zn) uptake in three agricultural soils. Soil samples were collected from three great agricultural areas with a large expanse of soil series such as Sultanonu, Hart-an and Menzilat from Central Anatolia (CA), Coast of the Mediterranean (CM) and Southeastern Anatolia (SA) areas of Turkey, respectively.