Soil parameters and host plants associated with arbuscular mycorrhizae in the grazed Magellanic steppe of Tierra del Fuego
Association between soil properties and two host plants for arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi in a field study involving grasslands exhibiting a range of degradation as a result of long-term modes of sheep grazing in Tierra del Fuego (Argentina) was researched. Vegetation rich in prostrate shrubs (Empetr...
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paper:paper_01678809_v140_n3-4_p411_Mendoza2023-06-08T15:17:04Z Soil parameters and host plants associated with arbuscular mycorrhizae in the grazed Magellanic steppe of Tierra del Fuego AM-fungal-spore taxa Grassland-heathland Livestock grazing impact Soil property Xeric environment acid soil arbuscular mycorrhiza bioindicator fungus grazing pressure heathland host plant rhizosphere sheep soil fertility steppe Argentina Tierra del Fuego [(PRV) Argentina] Acaulosporaceae Arbuscular Bacteria (microorganisms) Deschampsia flexuosa Empetrum rubrum Fungi Glomeraceae Ovis aries Pacisporaceae Poa Poa rigidifolia Poaceae Association between soil properties and two host plants for arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi in a field study involving grasslands exhibiting a range of degradation as a result of long-term modes of sheep grazing in Tierra del Fuego (Argentina) was researched. Vegetation rich in prostrate shrubs (Empetrum rubrum) of little forage value that grow in soils of low pH, high carbon, low N, and low Ca+Mg were associated with selective long-term grazing at high intensity. Vegetation with large proportions of mycorrhizal grasses such as Poa rigidifolia and Deschampsia flexuosa, which species grow in soil of less acidity, low carbon/nitrogen ratio, high NO3- and high exchangeable Ca+Mg, were associated with selective grazing at moderate intensities or nonselective grazing at high intensity in short term. These two grasses, representing more palatable and nutritious plants for sheep, were present at different degrees of coverage and AM-spore densities in their rhizospheric soils. Twenty-five species of AM-fungal spores belonging to the Acaulosporaceae (41.4%), Glomeraceae (36.2%), Ambisporaceae (13.6%), Pacisporaceae (8.4%), and Scutellosporaceae (0.4%) were identified. Ambisporaceae spores were associated with low fertility and light soils, Glomeraceae spores with more fertile soils and disturbed ecosystems, and Acaulosporacea spores with less disturbed ecosystems. Our results indicated that the sheep-grazing mode and intensity affected vegetation and soil fertility in grasslands. AM-fungal population in rhizopheric soils of palatable grasses would thus provide an indicator of grassland degradation and fertility. © 2011. 2011 https://bibliotecadigital.exactas.uba.ar/collection/paper/document/paper_01678809_v140_n3-4_p411_Mendoza http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12110/paper_01678809_v140_n3-4_p411_Mendoza |
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AM-fungal-spore taxa Grassland-heathland Livestock grazing impact Soil property Xeric environment acid soil arbuscular mycorrhiza bioindicator fungus grazing pressure heathland host plant rhizosphere sheep soil fertility steppe Argentina Tierra del Fuego [(PRV) Argentina] Acaulosporaceae Arbuscular Bacteria (microorganisms) Deschampsia flexuosa Empetrum rubrum Fungi Glomeraceae Ovis aries Pacisporaceae Poa Poa rigidifolia Poaceae |
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AM-fungal-spore taxa Grassland-heathland Livestock grazing impact Soil property Xeric environment acid soil arbuscular mycorrhiza bioindicator fungus grazing pressure heathland host plant rhizosphere sheep soil fertility steppe Argentina Tierra del Fuego [(PRV) Argentina] Acaulosporaceae Arbuscular Bacteria (microorganisms) Deschampsia flexuosa Empetrum rubrum Fungi Glomeraceae Ovis aries Pacisporaceae Poa Poa rigidifolia Poaceae Soil parameters and host plants associated with arbuscular mycorrhizae in the grazed Magellanic steppe of Tierra del Fuego |
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AM-fungal-spore taxa Grassland-heathland Livestock grazing impact Soil property Xeric environment acid soil arbuscular mycorrhiza bioindicator fungus grazing pressure heathland host plant rhizosphere sheep soil fertility steppe Argentina Tierra del Fuego [(PRV) Argentina] Acaulosporaceae Arbuscular Bacteria (microorganisms) Deschampsia flexuosa Empetrum rubrum Fungi Glomeraceae Ovis aries Pacisporaceae Poa Poa rigidifolia Poaceae |
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Association between soil properties and two host plants for arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi in a field study involving grasslands exhibiting a range of degradation as a result of long-term modes of sheep grazing in Tierra del Fuego (Argentina) was researched. Vegetation rich in prostrate shrubs (Empetrum rubrum) of little forage value that grow in soils of low pH, high carbon, low N, and low Ca+Mg were associated with selective long-term grazing at high intensity. Vegetation with large proportions of mycorrhizal grasses such as Poa rigidifolia and Deschampsia flexuosa, which species grow in soil of less acidity, low carbon/nitrogen ratio, high NO3- and high exchangeable Ca+Mg, were associated with selective grazing at moderate intensities or nonselective grazing at high intensity in short term. These two grasses, representing more palatable and nutritious plants for sheep, were present at different degrees of coverage and AM-spore densities in their rhizospheric soils. Twenty-five species of AM-fungal spores belonging to the Acaulosporaceae (41.4%), Glomeraceae (36.2%), Ambisporaceae (13.6%), Pacisporaceae (8.4%), and Scutellosporaceae (0.4%) were identified. Ambisporaceae spores were associated with low fertility and light soils, Glomeraceae spores with more fertile soils and disturbed ecosystems, and Acaulosporacea spores with less disturbed ecosystems. Our results indicated that the sheep-grazing mode and intensity affected vegetation and soil fertility in grasslands. AM-fungal population in rhizopheric soils of palatable grasses would thus provide an indicator of grassland degradation and fertility. © 2011. |
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Soil parameters and host plants associated with arbuscular mycorrhizae in the grazed Magellanic steppe of Tierra del Fuego |
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Soil parameters and host plants associated with arbuscular mycorrhizae in the grazed Magellanic steppe of Tierra del Fuego |
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Soil parameters and host plants associated with arbuscular mycorrhizae in the grazed Magellanic steppe of Tierra del Fuego |
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Soil parameters and host plants associated with arbuscular mycorrhizae in the grazed Magellanic steppe of Tierra del Fuego |
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Soil parameters and host plants associated with arbuscular mycorrhizae in the grazed Magellanic steppe of Tierra del Fuego |
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soil parameters and host plants associated with arbuscular mycorrhizae in the grazed magellanic steppe of tierra del fuego |
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2011 |
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