Effects of earthworms and mycorrhizal fungi on the growth of the medicinal herb Calendula officinalis (Asteraceae)

Both earthworms and symbiotic arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) often co-occurr in ecosystems, however very little is known on their interrelationships. Here we tested to what extent earthworms (Annelida) or AMF (Glomales) separately or in combination affect the growth of the pharmaceutical plant s...

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Main Authors: J.G. Zaller, F. Saccani, T. Frank
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Czech Academy of Agricultural Sciences 2011-11-01
Series:Plant, Soil and Environment
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Online Access:https://pse.agriculturejournals.cz/artkey/pse-201111-0002_effects-of-earthworms-and-mycorrhizal-fungi-on-the-growth-of-the-medicinal-herb-calendula-officinalis-asterace.php