Effect of chemophytostabilization practices on arbuscular mycorrhiza colonization of Deschampsia cespitosa ecotype Waryński at different soil depths

Environ Pollut. 2007 Dec;150(3):338-46. doi: 10.1016/j.envpol.2007.01.024. Epub 2007 Apr 6.

Abstract

The effects of chemophytostabilization practices on arbuscular mycorrhiza (AM) of Deschampsia cespitosa roots at different depths in soils highly contaminated with heavy metals were studied in field trials. Mycorrhizal parameters, including frequency of mycorrhization, intensity of root cortex colonization and arbuscule abundance were studied. Correlations between concentration of bioavailable Cd, Zn, Pb and Cu in soil and mycorrhizal parameters were estimated. An increase in AM colonization with increasing soil depth was observed in soils with spontaneously growing D. cespitosa. A positive effect of chemophytostabilization amendments (calcium phosphate, lignite) on AM colonization was found in the soil layers to which the amendments were applied. Negative correlation coefficients between mycorrhizal parameters and concentration of bioavailable Cd and Zn in soil were obtained. Our results demonstrated that chemophytostabilization practices enhance AM colonization in D. cespitosa roots, even in soils fertilized with high rates of phosphorus.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Biomass
  • Cadmium / toxicity
  • Calcium Phosphates
  • Coal
  • Copper / toxicity
  • Environmental Monitoring / methods
  • Environmental Restoration and Remediation / methods*
  • Hydrogen-Ion Concentration
  • Lead / toxicity
  • Metals, Heavy / toxicity*
  • Mycorrhizae / physiology*
  • Poaceae / growth & development*
  • Poaceae / microbiology
  • Soil Microbiology
  • Soil Pollutants / toxicity*
  • Zinc / toxicity

Substances

  • Calcium Phosphates
  • Coal
  • Metals, Heavy
  • Soil Pollutants
  • Cadmium
  • Lead
  • Copper
  • calcium phosphate
  • Zinc