101589
Poster Number 470-527
See more from this Division: SSSA Division: Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrition
See more from this Session: Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrition Poster
Abstract:
While iron is abundant in soils, its bioavailability is highly pH dependent, with minimum solubility near neutral to alkaline pH. At higher pH, it is poorly to non-soluble and unavailable for plant uptake. Plants and microorganisms employ various strategies to convert Fe into a soluble form for uptake. Microorganisms produce organic acids and siderophores to combat Fe deficiency. Siderophores are low molecular weight organic ligands with an extremely high affinity for Fe3+ . These microbial siderophores may enhance or decrease Fe availability for the plant depending on the type and quantity excreted. Microorganisms also provide a host of other plant-growth promoting phytochemicals in the rhizosphere.
This study will compare the capacity for the rhizosphere microbial isolates associated with chlorotic and healthy Concord grape vines in central Washington to secrete organic acids, siderophores, and perform plant-growth promotion activities. We intend to identify rooting-zone microbial communities that may be beneficial to grape Fe nutrition and vine growth characteristics. In the long-term, we hope to provide a more sustainable and cost effective alternative to the application of synthetic Fe chelates. Given that Washington is the nation’s top producer of Concord juice grapes, with a production value of over $60 million, it is critical to the industry’s economic viability to remedy this condition.
See more from this Division: SSSA Division: Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrition
See more from this Session: Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrition Poster