Effect of the Red Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) Rhizosphere on the Bioavailability and Fractions of Copper in some Calcareous Soils

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Change in microorganism activity and chemical properties can be affect on availability and fractionation of Copper (Cu). This research was conducted to investigate the availability and fractionation of Cu in the bean rhizosphere and bulk soils in 10 calcareous soils using rhizobox at greenhouse. Total organic carbon (TOC), dissolved organic carbon (DOC), microbial biomass carbon (MBC), pH, available Cu (by using 7 chemical extractants) and Cu-fractions were determined in the rhizosphere and bulk soils. The results indicated that in the bean rhizosphere soils, TOC, DOC and MBC increased significantly (p

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