Effects of Penicillium bilaii on maize growth are mediated by available phosphorus

摘要: Inoculation with Penicillium bilaii has been reported to increase plant growth, which is attributed availability of phosphorus (P), but similar effects have observed no P limitation, suggesting that other mechanisms may be involved. The aim this work was evaluate the interaction between available soil and P. inoculation on growth. Maize plants (Zea mays) inoculated non-inoculated were grown in pot experiments three soils different inherent availability, a low additions mineral P, both without supplementation all macro micronutrients. We found positive when nutrients applied, resulting increased root growth thus nutrient uptake By contrast, not supplied, little effect or observed, except for length tended decrease addition. related function, dependent status environment.