Boron and ectomycorrhizal influences on mineral nutrition of container-grown Pinus ehinata mill
Title:
Boron and ectomycorrhizal influences on mineral nutrition of container-grown Pinus ehinata mill
Author:
Mitchell, R. J. Garrett, H. E. Cox, G. S. Atalay, A.
Appeared in:
Journal of plant nutrition
Paging:
Volume 13 (1990) nr. 12 pages 1555-1574
Year:
1990-12
Contents:
Boron fertilization and inoculation with Pisolithus tinctorius (Pers.) Coker and Couch increased foliar and total seedling nutrient content of boron, calcium, copper, iron, potassium, magnesium, manganese and phosphorus in shortleaf pine seedlings (Pinus echinata Mill.). Noninoculated seedlings fertilized with boron showed no increase in nutrient content other than B. The increase in nutrient content of inoculated seedlings fertilized with boron was correlated with increased mycorrhizal infection. Boron fertilization may affect indirectly the mineral nutrition of tree seedlings by increasing mycorrhizal fungi colonization of their roots.