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Distribution and development of sclerotium grains as influenced by aluminum status in volcanic ash soils

Abstract The distribution of sclerotium grains, which are considered to be the resting bodies formed by fungi species, was studied in 5 Andosol profiles in central Japan. Sclerotium grains were detected in the surface A and buried A horizons of nonallophanic (Alp / Alo > 0.5) soils but not in allophanic (Alp / Alo < 0.5) soils. The maximum density of the sclerotium grains in each profile was approximately 2.5 g kg−1. A highly positive relationship was observed between the mean weight of the sclerotium grains and the content of exchangeable aluminum (Al3+) in soils. Aluminum concentration inside of the sclerotium grains was confirmed by energy dispersive X-ray spectrometer (EDS) analysis. The results obtained suggest that the status of active Al in soils is an important factor for sclerotium development.