Sampling DNA from the rhizosphere of Brassica napus to investigate rhizobacterial community structure |
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Authors: | Macrae Andrew Lucon Cleusa M.M. Rimmer David L. O'Donnell Anthony G. |
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Affiliation: | (1) Department of Soil Science, USA;(2) Department of Soil Science and USDA-ARS, USA;(3) Department of Crop Science, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695-7619, USA |
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Abstract: | Variations in genotype rankings among screenings for Al tolerance in hydroponics may be related to differences in the composition of the solutions. In the present study, we investigated the involvement of Mg ions in modifying Al rhizotoxicity in soybeans. Root elongation was strongly inhibited by Al in a simple, 800 M CaSO4 solution, but elongation increased noticeably when the solutions also contained Mg. Amelioration of Al rhizotoxicity was not associated with an increase in ionic strength of treatment solutions because Al3+ activities were kept constant. Concentration series experiments indicated that the Mg effect occurred in the M range, while Ca amelioration of Al toxicity occurred at mM concentrations. The positive effect of Mg on root elongation was greatest for Al-sensitive genotypes and minimized genotypic differences for Al-tolerance. The Mg protection against Al rhizotoxicity apparently does not occur with all species, because it was not observed in Atlas and Scout 66 wheat varieties. The ability of Mg to ameliorate Al toxicity in soybean at M levels suggests the involvement of distinct physiological factors. |
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Keywords: | aluminum tolerance calcium cation amelioration magnesium soybean wheat |
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