Physical, chemical, and biological changes in the rhizosphere and nutrient availability

Journal of Plant Nutrition

Volumn 29, Issue 7, 2006, Pages 1327-1356

  Fageria, N ^a   Stone, L ^a  

^a EMBRAPA ARROZ E FEIJÃO   (Brazil)

Author keywords

Microbial association; Root exudation; Soil pH; Soil structure

Indexed keywords

EID: 33746844585     PISSN: 01904167     EISSN: 15324087     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/01904160600767682     Document Type: Article

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