The root and shoot characteristics that enable sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam.) to grow in low phosphorus soils

David Minemba

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Abstract

This thesis investigated the ability of sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas (L) LAM) to access and use P in low P soil conditions. Sweet potato tightly regulates internal P use allowing very low tissue P concentrations under a wide range of P supply, and has the ability to manage rhizosheath microbial communities for benefit under low- and high-P conditions. These findings will help to improve and stabilise storage root yield of sweet potato in both traditional subsistence agriculture and commercial high-input systems by selecting and breeding cultivars that enhance these traits.
Original languageEnglish
QualificationDoctor of Philosophy
Awarding Institution
  • The University of Western Australia
Supervisors/Advisors
  • Ryan, Megan, Supervisor
  • Gleeson, Deirdre, Supervisor
  • Veneklaas, Erik, Supervisor
  • Villordon, Arthur, Supervisor, External person
Award date24 Sep 2020
DOIs
Publication statusUnpublished - 2020

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  • THESIS - DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY - MINEMBA David - 2020

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