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How biological interactions in the rhizosphere influence root herbivory-induced nutrient transfer from a legume to grass
Reference
BRE13635
Principal Investigator / Supervisor
Professor Richard Bardgett
Co-Investigators /
Co-Supervisors
Dr Roger Cook
,
Dr John Witty
Institution
Lancaster University
Department
Biological Sciences
Funding type
Research
Value (£)
262,352
Status
Completed
Type
Research Grant
Start date
30/03/2001
End date
29/09/2004
Duration
42 months
Abstract
This project aims to examine the biological mechanisms in the rhizosphere which enable the feeding activities of an obligate root-feeding nematode to increase the transfer of white clover-derived N through soil and into neighbouring grass species, thereby increasing plant productivity. We will tackle this question using dual-labelled (13C and 15N) stable isotope approaches which enable us to quantify the amount of C and N transfer from nematode infected white clover, through components of the soil biota, and into neighbouring grass species. In addition, we will manipulate the system to explore how changes in trophic complexity and diversity in the rhizosphere influence these nutrient transfer processes.
Summary
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Committee
Closed Committee - Plant & Microbial Sciences (PMS)
Research Topics
X – not assigned to a current Research Topic
Research Priority
X – Research Priority information not available
Research Initiative
Biological Interactions in the Root Environment (BRE) [2000]
Funding Scheme
X – not Funded via a specific Funding Scheme
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