What are the effects of drying, soil fertility, and mycorrhizal colonization on root exudate chemistry for the tropical tree Tabebuia rosea?
EMSL Project ID
51595
Abstract
The specific aim of this experiment is to assess the effects of soil moisture, fertility and fungal symbiont on root exudate activity for an abundant tropical tree species (Tabebuia rosea). The project tracks the production and movement of root exudates into mineral soils over the course of seedling growth for 4 months. The goal of the proposed work is to acquire preliminary proof-of-principle data determining whether we can detect and characterize differences in the organic chemistry of root exudates under different drying, fertility, and mycorrhizal treatments in a greenhouse experiment. We hope to collect these preliminary data in time to submit a larger proposal for Exploratory Research during the upcoming cycle.
Project Details
Project type
Limited Scope
Start Date
2020-09-04
End Date
2020-11-04
Status
Closed
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Team
Principal Investigator