1. Rate and Depth of Liquid P Fertilizer Placement Affects Root Architecture and Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungal Associations in Grain Corn

A two-site, two-year study was conducted on corn root response to liquid phosphorus (P) fertilizer applications as a function of rate and depth of placement. Corn planted into no-till at two locations (Thrall & Snook, TX) was fertilized with banded liquid P applied 15 cm off seed row at different rates and depths. The upper portion of the root systems were excavated along with all top plant matter at the V10 - V12 growth stage. Digital images of washed roots were analyzed for spatial density... J. Mowrer