ISSN:
1573-5036
Keywords:
Coconut soils
;
Competitive saprophytic ability
;
Phosphate-solubilizing fungi
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Agriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Fishery, Domestic Science, Nutrition
Notes:
Summary The occurrence of phosphate-solubilizing fungi in coconut plantation soil types was investigated. The laterite, alluvial and clayey soils harboured more of the P-solubilizing fungi than the sandy soils. The isolated P-solubilizing fungi solubilized 26 to 74 per cent of the tricalcium phosphate in 5 to 15 days. The competitive saprophytic ability of the active P-solubilizing fungi in soil varied between the isolates. Eight fungi with high P-solubilizing capacity and high competitive saprophytic ability were recognised. They have better capacity to survive in soil and express their role in P-solubilization.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02181903
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