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Table 1 Characteristics of the soils used in the pot experiments

From: Auxin secretion by Bacillus amyloliquefaciens FZB42 both stimulates root exudation and limits phosphorus uptake in Triticum aestivum

Characteristic

Low P soil

High P soil

Textural class

Loamy sand

Loamy sand

pH

5.9

7.0

Available P (Olsen) (mg kg-1)

14.5

36.5

Available K (mg kg-1)

163.9

68.0

Available Mg (mg kg-1)

83.6

114.8

  1. This table shows the textural class, pH and available P, K and Mg of the soils used in the pot experiments. These values were measured by NRM Ltd., UK and are expressed as mg per kg dry soil.