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http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/API/grants/LX0561273
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Closed
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Funded Activity Summary
The role of biological and chemical interactions in the rhizosphere in sustainable intercropping systems. Intercropping can result in large yield increases compared to mono-cropped systems. It is used extensively in China and could be an option for sustainable land-use in Australia. Belowground interactions between intercropped crop species may be important for the yield increase, but they are poorly understood, especially with regard to nutrient availability and soil biology. We will combine the field experience in intercropping systems of the Chinese scientists with the expertise of the Australian scientists in plant nutrition and rhizosphere ecology to characterise chemical and biological interactions in the rhizosphere governing nutrient availability and the competitive ability of intercropped species.Funded Activity Details
Start Date: 11-2005
End Date: 12-2008
Funding Scheme: Linkage - International
Funding Amount: $30,000.00
Funder: Australian Research Council
Research Topics
ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)
Soil Biology | Soil Chemistry | Plant Nutrition | Soil Sciences |
ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)
Living resources (flora and fauna) | Land and water management | Integrated (ecosystem) assessment and management
