https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Index ${session.getAttribute("locale")} 5 Algalization of Acid Soils with Desmodesmus sp. MAS1 and Heterochlorella sp. MAS3 Enriches Bacteria of Ecological Importance https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:48429 Thu 16 Mar 2023 14:18:03 AEDT ]]> Algalization of acid soils with acid-tolerant strains: Improvement in pH, carbon content, exopolysaccharides, indole acetic acid and dehydrogenase activity https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:45777 200%) in the release of exopolysaccharides that facilitated soil aggregate stability. The increase in soil pH was about one unit (from 4.8 to 5.6 in soil A or 4.3–5.3 in soil B) under the influence of individual or co-cultures of the microalgal strains after 90 days. Algalized acid soils exhibited a significant increase in carbon content (29–57%), dehydrogenase activity (>500%) and production of indole acetic acid (200–500%). Thus, the present study reports for the first time on the great potential of green microalgae in amelioration of acid soils besides improving soil health and fertility.]]> Sat 05 Nov 2022 12:27:56 AEDT ]]>