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Limited effect of basalt amendment and mycorrhizal inoculation on soil chemical properties and maize growth on a nutrient-rich soil
Lucilla Boito
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Biobased Sustainability Engineering (SUSTAIN), Department of Bioscience Engineering, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, 2020, Belgium
Jet Rijnders
Biobased Sustainability Engineering (SUSTAIN), Department of Bioscience Engineering, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, 2020, Belgium
Laura Steinwidder
Biobased Sustainability Engineering (SUSTAIN), Department of Bioscience Engineering, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, 2020, Belgium
Patrick Frings
Earth Surface Geochemistry, German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ), 14473 Potsdam, Germany
Arthur Vienne
Biobased Sustainability Engineering (SUSTAIN), Department of Bioscience Engineering, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, 2020, Belgium
Mirthe Maes
Plants and Ecosystems (PLECO), Department of Biology, University of Antwerp, Wilrijk, 2610, Belgium
Erik Verbruggen
Plants and Ecosystems (PLECO), Department of Biology, University of Antwerp, Wilrijk, 2610, Belgium
Biobased Sustainability Engineering (SUSTAIN), Department of Bioscience Engineering, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, 2020, Belgium
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We explored whether adding basalt and beneficial fungi to soil could improve soil health and crop growth. Basalt improved soil chemistry, confirming its role as a soil improver, while the fungi had little effect. Crop yield remained unchanged, showing that benefits depend on soil type. Our study helps clarify how soil amendments work and when they may support farming and climate solutions.
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