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Determination of foliar nutrient sufficiency ranges in cultivated rooibos tea using the boundary-line approach 边界线法测定栽培鲁依波斯茶叶片养分充足度范围

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South African Journal of Plant and Soil Pub Date : 2022-05-27 DOI: 10.1080/02571862.2022.2078516

Jacobus FN Smith, A. Hardie

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Screening herbicides and herbicide mixtures to identify alternative chemical controls for resistant plantago biotypes 筛选除草剂和除草剂混合物以确定抗性车前草生物型的替代化学控制

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South African Journal of Plant and Soil Pub Date : 2022-05-27 DOI: 10.1080/02571862.2022.2068084

Vhuthu Ndou, E. Phiri, P. Pieterse

{"title":"Screening herbicides and herbicide mixtures to identify alternative chemical controls for resistant plantago biotypes","authors":"Vhuthu Ndou, E. Phiri, P. Pieterse","doi":"10.1080/02571862.2022.2068084","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/02571862.2022.2068084","url":null,"abstract":"Herbicide mixtures are beneficial since they delay the occurrence of resistance to herbicides, provided that the herbicides used are effective at controlling the target weed species. Recently, plantago (Plantago lanceolata L.) was found to show 23 and 10-fold-resistance to glyphosate and paraquat. Experiments were carried out under controlled conditions to determine the efficacy of various herbicide concentrations and mixtures for the control of multiple resistant plantago at the two to three leaf stage. Proven plantago resistant (R) biotypes which had been shown to survive high glyphosate and paraquat dosages were used together with one susceptible (S) biotype in each experiment. The herbicides 2-methyl-4-chlorophenoxyacetic acid (MCPA), (400 g a.i. ha−1), carfentrazone-ethyl (400 g a.i. ha−1), and glufosinate (200 g a.i. ha−1), and two combined mixtures consisting of paraquat + diquat (120 + 80 g a.i. ha−1), and terbuthylazine + S-metolachlor (497.2 + 102.8 g a.i. ha−1) were applied either alone or in mixtures resulting in 12 treatments. The herbicides and combinations were chosen for their distinct modes of action. The mixtures achieved 0% survival rates for the R and S biotypes except for glyphosate + MCPA and MCPA applied alone. The herbicide mixtures identified in the study together with other non-chemical control options may be used in the management of glyphosate- and paraquat-resistant plantago infestations.","PeriodicalId":21920,"journal":{"name":"South African Journal of Plant and Soil","volume":"39 1","pages":"198 - 203"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2022-05-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41442956","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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A reflection on tick control and the potential role of botanical products in integrated management practices 蜱虫控制及植物产品在综合管理实践中的潜在作用的思考

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South African Journal of Plant and Soil Pub Date : 2022-05-27 DOI: 10.1080/02571862.2022.2070935

Emc Theron, S. Magano

{"title":"A reflection on tick control and the potential role of botanical products in integrated management practices","authors":"Emc Theron, S. Magano","doi":"10.1080/02571862.2022.2070935","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/02571862.2022.2070935","url":null,"abstract":"Tick infestations and tick-borne diseases continue to be the leading causes of loss in livestock and revenue, particularly in developing countries, despite the prevalent use of synthetic acaricides. Research on plants as alternative sources of anti-arthropod agents has received attention from many researchers in the recent past. This interest is mainly motivated by the compelling need to move away from over-reliance on anti-arthropod synthetic chemicals, which have harmful effects on the environment and livestock. While many plants have been shown to possess anti-tick properties, such studies are in the main laboratory-based and thus their effects cannot be accounted for in the natural environments. Furthermore, knowledge on the mechanisms by which plant extracts impact ticks is sparse and not coordinated for ease of reference. The literature explored in this study was collected from indices included in the University of South Africa (UNISA) library database following keyword searches on plant extracts used as tick control methods and reviews. This article provides a consolidation of literature on the anti-tick properties of plant-based material and their prospects for being integrated with current tick control methods.","PeriodicalId":21920,"journal":{"name":"South African Journal of Plant and Soil","volume":"39 1","pages":"213 - 225"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2022-05-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47694541","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Agro-morphological diversity of Bambara groundnut lines evaluated under field conditions 田间条件下班巴拉花生品系农业形态多样性评价

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South African Journal of Plant and Soil Pub Date : 2022-03-15 DOI: 10.1080/02571862.2022.2037165

Nokuthula Hlanga, A. Modi, I. Mathew

{"title":"Agro-morphological diversity of Bambara groundnut lines evaluated under field conditions","authors":"Nokuthula Hlanga, A. Modi, I. Mathew","doi":"10.1080/02571862.2022.2037165","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/02571862.2022.2037165","url":null,"abstract":"Assessing agro-morphological variation is important for crop improvement strategies in cultivated species. Bambara groundnut (Vigna subterranea (L.) Verdc.) is a neglected crop that requires extensive agro-morphological characterisation to design suitable agronomic and crop improvement strategies. Nineteen Bambara groundnut lines were evaluated at two sites for agro-morphological traits in 2017 and 2018. The experiments were laid out as a split-split plot completely randomised design with three replications. The lines showed significant differences (p < 0.05) for all the traits except chlorophyll content and stomatal conductance. The observed genotypic differences would be useful for Bambara groundnut improvement if they are underpinned by genetic differences for recombination. Principal components 1 and 2 accounted for 52.31% of the variation showing that agro-morphological traits alone could not adequately discriminate between the Bambara groundnut lines. The most useful traits were root and shoot mass, plant height and leaf number. The negative and unfavourable correlations between seedling emergency and chlorophyll would complicate simultaneous selection for these traits during Bambara groundnut improvement. However, genetic dissimilarity indices indicated that there was genetic variation within the germplasm, which is important for Bambara groundnut improvement. Lines Kenya Capstone, Uniswa-Red-G, Uniswa-Red-R and KANO2 were selected for breeding and recommended for production due to their high performance in several key traits.","PeriodicalId":21920,"journal":{"name":"South African Journal of Plant and Soil","volume":"39 1","pages":"142 - 152"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2022-03-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41637862","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Evaluation of soil physico-chemical properties as affected by canopies of scattered agroforestry trees on croplands 农田散植农林业树木冠层对土壤理化性质影响的评价

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South African Journal of Plant and Soil Pub Date : 2022-03-15 DOI: 10.1080/02571862.2022.2056644

Shimbahri Mesfin, H. Haileselassie

{"title":"Evaluation of soil physico-chemical properties as affected by canopies of scattered agroforestry trees on croplands","authors":"Shimbahri Mesfin, H. Haileselassie","doi":"10.1080/02571862.2022.2056644","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/02571862.2022.2056644","url":null,"abstract":"Agroforestry tree species play an important role in improving soil fertility. Though studies have confirmed that different species show different potentials to improve soil fertility, it is difficult to compare them as the studies were conducted in different areas. The potential for different tree species to improve soil fertility on croplands in northern Ethiopia is not known. The objectives of this paper are to determine the effects of presence or absence of agroforestry tree species on soil physico-chemical properties and the effect of distance from the tree trunk on the same soil physico-chemical properties. Sixty composite and undisturbed soil samples from beneath canopies and outside canopies and 90 composite and undisturbed soil samples from three different distances from tree trunks were collected. The results revealed that soil bulk density, soil moisture, soil organic carbon (SOC), total nitrogen (TN), available phosphorus (Av.P), exchangeable potassium (Exch.K) and soil organic carbon stock (SOCS) were significantly (p < 0.05) different between soils beneath canopies and outside canopies as well as at different distances from the tree trunk. Soils around these agroforestry tree species have increased SOC, TN, Av.P, Exch.K and SOCS by 11.9 to 91.5%, 22.2 to 125.0%, 31 to 71%, 32 to 151.6% and 15.2 to 90.9%, respectively, compared to soils outside tree canopies. Faidherbia albida (Delile) A.Chev. has the highest potential for soil fertility compared to Balanites aegyptiaca (L.) Delile, Cordia africana Lam., Ziziphus spina-christi (L.) Desf., Acacia sieberiana DC and Croton macrostachyus Hochst. ex Delile. This study could provide useful information for soil fertility management and farmers’ decision-making when selecting tree species. The findings of this study imply that scattered trees on croplands significantly improve soil fertility and reduce the need for external fertiliser inputs.","PeriodicalId":21920,"journal":{"name":"South African Journal of Plant and Soil","volume":"39 1","pages":"153 - 162"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2022-03-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46394393","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

引用次数: 3

Aggregate dynamics and intra-aggregate carbon contents as influenced by long-term wheat production management in semi-arid South Africa 南非半干旱地区长期小麦生产管理对团聚体动态和团聚体内碳含量的影响

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South African Journal of Plant and Soil Pub Date : 2022-03-15 DOI: 10.1080/02571862.2021.2009049

LS Tlomatsana, PF Loke, E. Kotzé, MP Aghoghovwia

{"title":"Aggregate dynamics and intra-aggregate carbon contents as influenced by long-term wheat production management in semi-arid South Africa","authors":"LS Tlomatsana, PF Loke, E. Kotzé, MP Aghoghovwia","doi":"10.1080/02571862.2021.2009049","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/02571862.2021.2009049","url":null,"abstract":"Soil aggregate dynamics have received renewed interest due to their relevance in carbon (C) stabilisation. This study evaluated changes in aggregate-size distribution and intra-aggregate C following 41 years of wheat production in semi-arid central South Africa. Management practices that have been applied for 41 years include two straw management protocols (unburned and burned), three tillage systems (no-tillage, stubble mulch and mouldboard ploughing) and two weeding methods (chemical and mechanical). Soil cores were taken at 0–10 cm and 10–20 cm depths and fractionated to aggregates of different sizes using wet sieving. All the fractions including bulk soil were analysed for C. Unburned plots had more small macro-aggregates (35% and 33%, respectively) in the 0–10 cm and 10–20 cm depths, but 26% and 27% lower large macro-aggregate and bulk C, respectively were found in the 10–20 cm depth compared to the burned plots. No-tillage stimulated re-aggregation, especially large macro-aggregates, by 68% in the 0–10 cm depth compared to stubble mulch. Small macro-aggregates, large micro-aggregates and bulk soil under no-tillage had on average 25% higher C compared to those under mouldboard ploughing in the 0–10 cm soil layer. Although signs of aggregate equilibrium state were evident, future studies focusing specifically on this subject are needed.","PeriodicalId":21920,"journal":{"name":"South African Journal of Plant and Soil","volume":"39 1","pages":"94 - 101"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2022-03-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46315934","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Effect of biochar, farmyard manure, and lime on soil properties, and on growth and nutrient uptake of wheat on acidic soils in Southern Ethiopia 埃塞俄比亚南部酸性土壤上生物炭、农家肥和石灰对土壤性质以及小麦生长和养分吸收的影响

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South African Journal of Plant and Soil Pub Date : 2022-03-15 DOI: 10.1080/02571862.2022.2050316

Mekedes Lulu, Bekele Lemma, Legesse Hidoto, A. Melese

{"title":"Effect of biochar, farmyard manure, and lime on soil properties, and on growth and nutrient uptake of wheat on acidic soils in Southern Ethiopia","authors":"Mekedes Lulu, Bekele Lemma, Legesse Hidoto, A. Melese","doi":"10.1080/02571862.2022.2050316","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/02571862.2022.2050316","url":null,"abstract":"This study assessed the effect of the interactions of biochar (BC), farmyard manure (FYM) and lime on soil chemical properties, and on different wheat attributes in Southern Ethiopia. The experimental design was a randomised complete block in three replications. The site significantly (p ≤ 0.05) influenced soil and wheat attributes. Biochar showed a large significant effect (p ≤ 0.05) on soil organic carbon, cation exchange capacity, and exchangeable potassium (K) while lime showed a substantially significant (p ≤ 0.05) effect on exchangeable Calcium (Ca)and acidity. Farmyard manure (10 tonnes ha−1) had a significant effect on soil total nitrogen (TN). Biochar and lime showed a large significant effect on soil pH and available phosphorus (P) depending on the site. All amendments showed a significant (p ≤ 0.001) effect on most wheat attributes, but the highest effect was from BC. Biochar produced highly significant (p ≤ 0.001) effects on plant height, total number of tillers and productive tillers, number of seeds per spike, aboveground biomass, grain yield, and P and K content in wheat grain and straw. We accredited the greater effect of BC on wheat attributes to its influence on soil chemical properties. We recommend long-term studies on the impact of BC alone or in combination with FYM on acid soil types.","PeriodicalId":21920,"journal":{"name":"South African Journal of Plant and Soil","volume":"39 1","pages":"112 - 122"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2022-03-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43132025","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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The short-term effects of surface-applied dolomitic lime and gypsum on soil chemical properties and yields of sugarcane ratoon crops in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa 南非夸祖鲁-纳塔尔省地表施用白云石石灰和石膏对土壤化学性质和甘蔗再生作物产量的短期影响

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South African Journal of Plant and Soil Pub Date : 2022-03-15 DOI: 10.1080/02571862.2022.2038711

S. Mthimkhulu, D. Elephant, N. Miles, L. Titshall

{"title":"The short-term effects of surface-applied dolomitic lime and gypsum on soil chemical properties and yields of sugarcane ratoon crops in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa","authors":"S. Mthimkhulu, D. Elephant, N. Miles, L. Titshall","doi":"10.1080/02571862.2022.2038711","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/02571862.2022.2038711","url":null,"abstract":"This study investigated the effects of surface-application of lime and gypsum on soil properties and yields of ratoon sugarcane crops. Treatments involved once-off surface application of dolomitic lime (L), gypsum (G) and dolomitic lime plus gypsum (LG) in factorial combination, with four replications. Soil chemical properties were measured on samples collected at intervals of 20 between depths of 0 and 80 cm in the first and fifth years after treatment application. Yield parameters were measured annually. In the first year, treatment effects were mainly restricted to a depth of 0–20 cm. The LG increased pH(CaCl2) from 3.9 to 4.5, and calcium from 123 to 350 mg L−1. Little treatment effect was observed on yield parameters in the first year. In the fifth year, L and LG generally showed similar impacts on soil properties. The L treatment led to markedly increased pH(CaCl2) and calcium and somewhat decreased magnesium levels in the topsoil. The sucrose and cane yields in LG were significantly higher than in other treatments, which all had similar results. It was, therefore, concluded that LG may be a viable option for the correction of soil acidity through surface application in the sugarcane ratoon crops grown in the sandy soils of KwaZulu-Natal.","PeriodicalId":21920,"journal":{"name":"South African Journal of Plant and Soil","volume":"39 1","pages":"102 - 111"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2022-03-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47426682","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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The influence of seed-drill choice on crop performance in a semi-arid production region of South Africa 南非半干旱生产区播种机的选择对作物性能的影响

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South African Journal of Plant and Soil Pub Date : 2022-03-15 DOI: 10.1080/02571862.2021.2001598

J. Strauss, K. Truter, P. Swanepoel

{"title":"The influence of seed-drill choice on crop performance in a semi-arid production region of South Africa","authors":"J. Strauss, K. Truter, P. Swanepoel","doi":"10.1080/02571862.2021.2001598","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/02571862.2021.2001598","url":null,"abstract":"A seed-drill should facilitate seed placement in an environment conducive to uniform seedling emergence. In semi-arid rain-fed production regions, low rainfall intensity and erratic rainfall events can result in non-uniform emergence. Evaluation of seed-drills is necessary to supply small grain producers with potential solutions to combat non-uniform seedling emergence. The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of three seed-drills on seeding depth, crop emergence, biomass production and yield over the duration of two growing seasons. Barley, canola and wheat were established with three seed-drills, each equipped with a different opener. Seed-drills contained either double disc openers, tine openers, or a combination of both tines and single discs. Crops responded variably to seeding equipment under different climatic conditions. For example, accuracy of seeding depth varied between the three seed-drills utilised. Seed-drills, together with their associated seed placement characteristics, influenced crop emergence. Biomass production was variable over the course of the growing season. Biomass production of crops established with the double disc seed-drill tended to be higher than that of crops established with tine seed-drills. Additional research about adaptations of agronomic practices and seed-drill openers may increase resilience to adverse climatic conditions in semi-arid small grain production regions. Various factors, including soil physical conditions, environmental conditions, economic feasibility and practical applications must be taken into consideration when selecting a seed-drill.","PeriodicalId":21920,"journal":{"name":"South African Journal of Plant and Soil","volume":"39 1","pages":"85 - 93"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2022-03-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42283925","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Is application of commercial potassium humates beneficial to soil and wheat? 商业腐植酸钾的施用对土壤和小麦有益吗?

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South African Journal of Plant and Soil Pub Date : 2022-03-15 DOI: 10.1080/02571862.2021.2000051

G. Ceronio, J. V. Van Tonder, C. du Preez

{"title":"Is application of commercial potassium humates beneficial to soil and wheat?","authors":"G. Ceronio, J. V. Van Tonder, C. du Preez","doi":"10.1080/02571862.2021.2000051","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/02571862.2021.2000051","url":null,"abstract":"Commercial humates manufactured from oxidised lignites are often recommended to improve soil condition and crop growth. The benefits ascribed to these products are questioned, since they differ from humates that exist naturally in soils. Growth chamber, glasshouse and field experiments were conducted at facilities of the University of the Free State to quantify the influence of three potassium (K)-humate products on irrigated wheat growth and development, in loamy sand, sandy clay loam and clay loam soils. The humate products were applied to the soils at rates prescribed by their promoters. Results showed that the K humates were not beneficial for wheat growth and development as indicated by above-ground and subsoil plant parameters at tillering, stem elongation and maturity. However, the application of the K-humates caused higher bacteria and fungi counts in soil, which differed between the products applied. Despite the higher counts of bacteria and fungi in soil, grain yields were not affected, probably because no improvement in soil chemical properties were observed. Therefore, the application of K-humate products is not necessarily economically viable since they are relatively expensive. However, foliar applications of K humates may have stimulatory effects on wheat growth and development, resulting in better grain yields that could justify the higher production cost. An investigation into this aspect is suggested.","PeriodicalId":21920,"journal":{"name":"South African Journal of Plant and Soil","volume":"39 1","pages":"123 - 131"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2022-03-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41420775","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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