Open AccessAcid Phosphatase Role in Chickpea/Maize Intercropping
Author(s) -
S. M. Li,
L. Li,
F. S. Zhang,
Caixian Tang
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
annals of botany
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.567
H-Index - 176
eISSN - 1095-8290
pISSN - 0305-7364
DOI - 10.1093/aob/mch140
Subject(s) - acid phosphatase , intercropping , biology , agronomy , monoculture , hydroponics , zea mays , phosphorus , phytic acid , phytase , horticulture , botany , chemistry , enzyme , biochemistry , organic chemistry
Organic P comprises 30-80 % of the total P in most agricultural soils. It has been proven that chickpea facilitates P uptake from an organic P source by intercropped wheat. In this study, acid phosphatase excreted from chickpea roots is quantified and the contribution of acid phosphatase to the facilitation of P uptake by intercropped maize receiving phytate is examined.