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@article{171784,
        author = {DR B. Vijayapal Reddy},
        title = {Phosphate Solubilization by Earthworm-Associated Fungi Enhancing Soil Phosphorus Availability},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {11},
        number = {8},
        pages = {1009-1018},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=171784},
        abstract = {Phosphate solubilization by fungi associated with earthworms was investigated to explore their potential role in enhancing phosphorus availability in soil. The study revealed that many of these fungi efficiently solubilized dicalcium phosphate and tricalcium phosphate, though their solubilization efficiency varied across species. The degree of phosphate solubilization was influenced by environmental factors such as pH and the presence of microbial nutrients, including carbon and nitrogen sources in the medium.
Phosphorus, a critical plant nutrient, is abundant in soils but often remains unavailable to plants due to its insoluble forms and soil conditions. Microorganisms, including fungi, bacteria, and actinomycetes, are known to play a vital role in phosphorus solubilization. The organic matter-to-phosphorus ratio particularly influences the biological transformation of phosphorus.
Earthworms, known for enhancing soil fertility, may contribute to phosphorus transformation through associated microorganisms. However, limited research exists on phosphate solubilization by earthworm-associated fungi. This study highlights the potential of earthworm-borne fungi in phosphate solubilization, offering insights into their role in improving soil phosphorus availability.},
        keywords = {Phosphate solubilization, Earthworm-associated fungi, Soil phosphorus availability, Sustainable agriculture, Microbial nutrient transformation, Dicalcium phosphate, Tricalcium phosphate, Soil fertility, Fungal efficiency, Organic matter-to-phosphorus ratio.},
        month = {January},
        }