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How Does Fungus A. fumigatus Free up K From Minerals?
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How Does Fungus A. fumigatus Free up K From Minerals?
2KAlSi3O8 + 2H+ + 9H2O = Al2Si2O5(OH)4 + 4H4SiO4(aq) + 2K+
KAlSi3O8 + 4H+ + 4H2O = Al3+ + 3H4SiO4(aq) + K+
Presumed Chemical Reactions w/o. Biology
Neutral to weak acidic conditions
Strong acidic conditions
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How Does Fungus A. fumigatus Free up K From Minerals?
Questions with Uncertain Answers: What is/are the force(s) that A. fumigatus uses to dissolve feldspar in the light of that:
2. Mycelium-mineral physical interactions and insolule extracellular secretion promote additional dissolution
1. Decreasing pH inhibits mineral dissolution
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