PDC LESSON 4.18 SOIL - CHEMIE OF THE SOIL ORGANISM
PERMA COURSE AGRO-ECONOMY
PDC LESSON 4.18 SOIL - CHEMIE OF THE SOIL ORGANISM
Chemistry between soil organisms & root systems
The interaction continuum between roots and soil
biota is closely related to the gradients of root chemical traits.
Most of the insect herbivores are present in the
top horizon of soils and interact with taproots.
Taproots are highly defended by chemicals
against herbivores & pathogens.
Plant pathogenic nematodes and microbes
generally infect fine roots which are the physically most vulnerable organ.
Root exudates are actively released from root
tips, and contain various chemicals.
Beneficial microbes, such as mycorrhizal fungi
rhizobia, and plant growth-promoting bacteria (PGPR), also interact mostly with
fine roots, being attracted by the released chemicals.
Image: Overview of the interactions of soil organisms and root chemicals
(antagonists against plants were
shown by orange letters and mutualists by blue)
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