Phosphate-solubilising microorganisms mainly increase plant phosphate uptake by effects of pH on root physiology

• Published in: Plant and soil Vol. 476; no. 1-2; pp. 397 - 402
• Main Authors: Barrow, N. J., Lambers, Hans
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Cham Springer International Publishing 01.07.2022; Springer; Springer Nature B.V
• Subjects: Acidity; Agriculture; Biomedical and Life Sciences; desorption; Ecology; Environmental aspects; Experiments; Life Sciences; Microorganisms; Opinion Paper; Phosphate; Phosphates; Phosphorus; Physiological aspects; Physiology; Plant growth; Plant Physiology; Plant roots; Plant Sciences; Roots; Roots (Botany); soil; Soil acidity; Soil Science & Conservation; Soils; soluble phosphates; Australia; Phosphate solubilising microorganisms; Effects of pH; Response curves; Phosphate uptake

Organisms intended to solubilise soil phosphate are chosen on their ability to produce a clear halo on a plate containing a sparingly soluble phosphate. This involves production of acidity. However, if these organisms establish on plant roots any benefit from increased acidity is likely to be as a r...