Root mass vertical distribution of perennial cool-season grasses grown in pure or mixed swards

  • Moncada V
  • Américo L
  • Duchini P
  • et al.
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ABSTRACT: In this study we tested whether the root biomass of mixtures composed by grass species is greater than their respective monocultures. The treatments were monocultures of Arrhenatherum elatius, Festuca arundinacea, Dactylis glomerata, and a mixture of them, cultivated in a rich-soil environment. Root biomass was evaluated on a single evaluation per season at three soil depths (0-5, 5-10, and 10-20 cm). Mixed swards presented the greatest root biomass, and this was explained by a greater concentration in the topsoil layer (0-5 cm). These findings reinforce the need for permanent soil conservation practices to not jeopardize the benefits of the more abundant root biomass reported in the mixed swards.RESUMO: O presente estudo testou se a biomassa radicular de misturas compostas por gramíneas é maior do que os seus respectivos monocultivos. Os tratamentos foram monocultivos de Arrhenatherum elatius, Festuca arundinacea, Dactylis glomerata e uma mistura delas, cultivadas em um solo rico em nutrientes. A biomassa da raiz foi avaliada uma vez por estação em três profundidades de solo (0-5, 5-10 e 10-20 cm). Os pastos mistos apresentaram a maior biomassa radicular e isso pode ser explicado pela maior concentração de raízes na camada superficial do solo (0-5 cm). Esses achados reforçam a necessidade de práticas permanentes de conservação do solo para não prejudicar os benefícios da biomassa radicular mais abundante encontrada nos pastos mistos.

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Moncada, V. Y. M., Américo, L. F., Duchini, P. G., Guzatti, G. C., Schmitt, D., & Sbrissia, A. F. (2022). Root mass vertical distribution of perennial cool-season grasses grown in pure or mixed swards. Ciência Rural, 52(7). https://doi.org/10.1590/0103-8478cr20210242

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