2011•Indian Journal of Science and TechnologyOpen access

Differential effect of some arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi on growth of Piper longum L. (Piperaceae)

P. Gogoi, Ramesh Singh

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The potential for arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) to influence the host species depends on their affinities and effects. Twenty three different AMF strains from nearby localities were evaluated for their symbiotic response with Piper longum (long pepper). Saplings were raised in 10 cm thick sand-soil mix inoculated with isolates of different AM fungi. Almost all the studied AMF strains showed increase in plant growth, biomass and nutrient content (NP Glomus fasciculatum, G. versiforme, G. clarum, Glomus sp. 2, G. mosseae and G. etunicatum appeared to be the most promising AM fungi for inoculating this medicinal plant.

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Key concepts: Piperaceae, Piper, Glomus, Pepper, Inoculation, Biology, Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, Botany