ROLE OF ROOT DERIVED ORGANIC-ACIDS IN THE MOBILIZATION OF NUTRIENTS FROM THE RHIZOSPHERE

The role of organic acids in the mobilization of plant nutrients from the rhizosphere was assessed in seven contrasting soil types. The results indicated that malate was poor at mobilizing micronutrients from all the test soils, whilst citrate was capable of mobilizing significant quantities. Citrat...

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Main Authors: Jones, D, Darrah, P
Format: Journal article
Published: 1994