← Elaine Ingham · Research and publications
Herbage removal and irrigation: responses in the rhizosphere
A field study connects plant management with microbial activity.
Study published:
What was examined
A semiarid rangeland experiment compared herbage removal, irrigation and their combination, measuring microbial and fungal activity. [1]
What stood out
Herbage removal frequently accompanied rapid activity increases, while continued irrigation accompanied reductions. Total fungal hyphae and active hyphae showed different responses. [1]
A connection with our training
For our Center, the paper offers a question about observing ground cover: when do we examine a sample relative to an intervention? In planning future olive-grove observations, we want a record of cutting, rain, irrigation and sampling. This connection is our own educational proposal.
Presentation context
The published abstract concerns semiarid rangeland. Its findings describe that system’s response and require local context when being applied elsewhere.
Sources and references
- Ingham, E. R., Klein, D. A. & Trilica, M. J. (1985). Plant and Soil, 85, 65–76. DOI: 10.1007/BF02197801 Original publication and study record