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Interactions between soil fauna and energy crops in phytocosms under greenhouse conditions
Project
Project code: TI-BD-08-43
Contract period: 01.09.2013
- 31.08.2014
Purpose of research: Applied research
The cup plant Silphium perfoliatum with its high yielding ability is a promising candidate for biomass production to counteract short maize crop rotations and monotonous agricultural landscapes. The perennial lifecycle, long-lasting flowering period and low tillage imply positive effects on biodiversity and ecosystem services. Within this context, a greenhouse experiment is conducted with cup plants and maize plants grown in phytocosms. The aim is to analyze the relevance of interactions between soil fauna (earthworms and collembolans) and roots of both energy plant species for the dynamic of soluble nutrients in soils of different texture.
Section overview
Subjects
- Crop Production
- Specialised crops
- Renewable Resources
