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 language | English |
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Qualification | Doctor of Philosophy |
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Award date | 24 Sep 2020 |
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Publication status | Unpublished - 2020 |