Enhancing Chilli Production Under Saline Conditions Through Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi Inoculation

Patale S. W.

Enhancing Chilli Production Under Saline Conditions Through Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi Inoculation

Authors: Patale S. W.

Unique Paper ID: 172979
Volume: 10
Issue: 8
PageNo: 1722-1728

Keywords: Chilli Capsicum annuum arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi AMF inoculation salinity stress

Abstract:
This study looks at how arbuscular mycorrhizal fungus (AMF) inoculation affects the growth, nutrient absorption, and fruit yield of chilli (Capsicum annuum L.) under different salinity conditions. During the nursery period, seedlings infected with AMF had an average root colonization of 13.2%, but non-inoculated controls had no colonization. Although early vegetative growth characteristics (seedling length, stem diameter, and leaf number) were consistent among treatments, AMF establishment was critical to later field performance. Eight weeks following transplantation, plants were treated to three irrigation regimes: nonsaline, moderate saline, and high saline. AMF-inoculated plants had considerably higher plant height and biomass accumulation across all salinity levels, with the greatest gains found in nonsaline and mild saline environments. Shoot nutritional analysis demonstrated that AMF inoculation increased phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) absorption while decreasing sodium (Na) buildup, resulting in a more favorable ionic balance during salinity stress. Fruit yield studies revealed that AMF-treated plants generated considerably greater overall yields and fruit counts, with production increases of up to 42% at moderate salinity. These results indicate that AMF inoculation reduces salinity-induced stress by improving nutrient uptake and reproductive efficiency. This study shows that incorporating AMF inoculation into chilli production systems, particularly in salt-affected soils, is a sustainable way to improve crop resilience and reduce reliance on chemical fertilizers.

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ISSN: 2349-6002
Volume: 10
Issue: 8
PageNo: 1722-1728

Enhancing Chilli Production Under Saline Conditions Through Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi Inoculation

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