Modelling and quantifying the effect of heterogeneity in soil physical conditions on fungal growth

Radoslaw Pajor; Ruth Falconer; Dmitri Grinev; Wilfred Otten

Modelling and quantifying the effect of heterogeneity in soil physical conditions on fungal growth

Radoslaw Pajor^*, Ruth Falconer, Dmitri Grinev, Wilfred Otten

^*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Soil is very complex and diverse ecosystem providing services (including water supply and food production) valued over 33T$. Soil structure determines functionality of this ecosystem by regulating the distribution of water, oxygen and nutrients. The structure of soil is dynamic and subject to various physical and biological factors. Fungi are ubiquitous organisms in soil playing significant role in the stabilisation of soil aggregates, nutrients and carbon cycles. Fungal colonisation has been studied previously however only recent techniques allow 3-D analysis that is crucial to fully understand the impact of various physical properties of the pore space on fungal growth. This work combines X-ray microtomography with a modelling approach to develop a protocol allowing quantification and visualisation of the internal structure of soils, and its effect on fungal colonisation. We show an example of such analysis and indicate potential future development that will lead to better understanding of the dynamics of soil ecosystem.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	1st International Conference and Exploratory Workshop on Soil Architecture and Physico-Chemical Functions "CESAR"
Editors	Lis Wollesen de Jonge, Per Moldrup, Anders Lindblad Vendelboe
Place of Publication	Denmark
Publisher	Aarhus University
Pages	283-287
Number of pages	5
ISBN (Electronic)	8791949599
Publication status	Published - Nov 2010
Event	1st International Conference and Exploratory Workshop on Soil Architecture and Physico-Chemical Functions - Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Aarhus University, Research Centre Foulum, Tjele, Denmark Duration: 30 Nov 2010 → 2 Dec 2010 Conference number: 1st https://djfextranet.agrsci.dk/sites/cesar/public/Pages/front.aspx

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Conference	1st International Conference and Exploratory Workshop on Soil Architecture and Physico-Chemical Functions
Abbreviated title	CESAR
Country	Denmark
City	Tjele
Period	30/11/10 → 2/12/10
Internet address	https://djfextranet.agrsci.dk/sites/cesar/public/Pages/front.aspx

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Pajor, R., Falconer, R., Grinev, D., & Otten, W. (2010). Modelling and quantifying the effect of heterogeneity in soil physical conditions on fungal growth. In L. Wollesen de Jonge, P. Moldrup, & A. L. Vendelboe (Eds.), 1st International Conference and Exploratory Workshop on Soil Architecture and Physico-Chemical Functions "CESAR" (pp. 283-287). Aarhus University. http://pure.au.dk/portal/files/4652856/CESAR.pdf

Pajor, Radoslaw ; Falconer, Ruth ; Grinev, Dmitri ; Otten, Wilfred. / Modelling and quantifying the effect of heterogeneity in soil physical conditions on fungal growth. 1st International Conference and Exploratory Workshop on Soil Architecture and Physico-Chemical Functions "CESAR". editor / Lis Wollesen de Jonge ; Per Moldrup ; Anders Lindblad Vendelboe. Denmark : Aarhus University, 2010. pp. 283-287

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Pajor, R, Falconer, R, Grinev, D & Otten, W 2010, Modelling and quantifying the effect of heterogeneity in soil physical conditions on fungal growth. in L Wollesen de Jonge, P Moldrup & AL Vendelboe (eds), 1st International Conference and Exploratory Workshop on Soil Architecture and Physico-Chemical Functions "CESAR". Aarhus University, Denmark, pp. 283-287, 1st International Conference and Exploratory Workshop on Soil Architecture and Physico-Chemical Functions, Tjele, Denmark, 30/11/10. <http://pure.au.dk/portal/files/4652856/CESAR.pdf>

Modelling and quantifying the effect of heterogeneity in soil physical conditions on fungal growth. / Pajor, Radoslaw; Falconer, Ruth; Grinev, Dmitri; Otten, Wilfred.

1st International Conference and Exploratory Workshop on Soil Architecture and Physico-Chemical Functions "CESAR". ed. / Lis Wollesen de Jonge; Per Moldrup; Anders Lindblad Vendelboe. Denmark : Aarhus University, 2010. p. 283-287.

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

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