The ciliate protozoan Colpoda cucullus can improve maize growth by transporting soil phosphates

Little is known regarding the ability of protozoans to transfer phosphates and improve maize growth. The objective of this study was to determine whether Colpoda cucullus could improve the maize phosphorus (P) level by transferring phosphate. In this three-compartment root box study, the soil in the...

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Main Authors: Wen-li ZHANG, Qi-mei LIN, Gui-tong LI, Xiao-rong ZHAO
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2022-03-01
Series:Journal of Integrative Agriculture
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2095311921636286