Effect of Mycorrhizal Fungi on the Growth of Ailanthus excelsa Seedlings Grown in Different Potting Media under Nursery Condition (original) (raw)

2020, International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences

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This research investigates the impact of mycorrhizal fungi, specifically Glomus intraradices and Acaulospora scrobiculata, on the growth of Ailanthus excelsa seedlings cultivated in various potting media. Conducted under nursery conditions, the study evaluates several growth parameters including shoot and root length, collar diameter, number of leaves, root and shoot biomass, and seedling quality index over a period of three and six months. Results indicate that the potting medium combining field soil with farm yard manure, when inoculated with the mentioned mycorrhizal fungi, significantly enhances the growth of Ailanthus excelsa seedlings compared to other treatments.