Evidence of considerable C and N transfer from peas to cereals via direct root contact but not via mycorrhiza

Abstract Intercropping of legumes and cereals is an important management method for improving yield stability, especially in organic farming systems. However, knowledge is restricted on the relevance of different nutrient transfer pathways. The objective of the study was to quantify nitrogen (N) and...

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Main Authors: Anke Hupe, Franziska Naether, Thorsten Haase, Christian Bruns, Jürgen Heß, Jens Dyckmans, Rainer Georg Joergensen, Florian Wichern
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2021-06-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-90436-8