@article{fdi:010066786,
  title = {{H}igh colonization by native arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi ({AMF}) of rubber trees in small-holder plantations on low fertility soils in {N}orth {E}ast {T}hailand},
  author = {{H}errmann, {L}. and {B}rau, {L}. and {R}obin, {A}. and {R}obain, {H}enri and {W}iriyakitnateekul, {W}. and {L}esueur, {D}.},
  editor = {},
  language = {{ENG}},
  abstract = {{R}ubber tree is a very important crop in {T}hailand, representing an essential source of income for farmers. {I}n the past two decades, rubber tree plantations have been greatly expanding in unfavorable areas, where climate conditions are difficult and soil fertility is very poor. {T}o optimize latex yields, mineral fertilizers have been widely used. {A} better understanding of the roles of the biological compartment in soil fertility is essential to determine alternative management practices to sustain soil fertility and optimize latex yields. {A}rbuscular mycorrhizal fungi ({AMF}) are widely recognized as beneficial for plants, mainly through their role in improving plant nutrient uptake. {T}he objective of this study was to assess the {AMF} populations in rubber tree plantations and the impact of both soil characteristics and plantation age on these communities. {O}ur results showed that all rubber trees were highly colonized, regardless of the soil structure and nutrient contents. {AMF} colonization was not affected by the age of the trees, suggesting that maintaining the symbiosis is likely to be beneficial at all stages. {A} better understanding and management of the microbial communities would contribute to maintaining or restoring soil fertility, leading to a better tree growth and optimized latex yield.},
  keywords = {{A}rbuscular mycorrhizal fungi ; rubber tree ; soil fertility ; chronosequence ; {THAILANDE}},
  booktitle = {},
  journal = {{A}rchives of {A}gronomy and {S}oil {S}cience},
  volume = {62},
  numero = {7},
  pages = {1041--1048},
  ISSN = {0365-0340},
  year = {2016},
  DOI = {10.1080/03650340.2015.1110238},
  URL = {https://www.documentation.ird.fr/hor/fdi:010066786},
}