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@article{172975,
        author = {Patale S. W.},
        title = {Synergistic Effects of AM Fungi and Azotobacter on Tomato Growth and Rhizosphere Ecology},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {8},
        number = {8},
        pages = {651-656},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=172975},
        abstract = {The synergistic combination of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal (AM) fungus and Azotobacter has the potential to boost tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) plant growth and soil health. AM fungus create symbiotic connections with plant roots, increasing nutrient uptake, particularly phosphorus, and facilitating water absorption while also improving plant stress tolerance. Azotobacter, a free-living nitrogen-fixing bacteria, improves soil fertility by turning atmospheric nitrogen into accessible forms and producing growth-promoting compounds. Combined inoculation of AM fungus and Azotobacter has complimentary effects, with AM fungi increasing phosphorus intake and microbial diversity and Azotobacter contributing nitrogen and stimulating total plant development. The cohabitation of these species promotes a healthy microbial community, inhibits infections, and improves tomato development, as evidenced by increases in root and shoot biomass, leaf area, and fruit output. This study demonstrates the potential of AM fungus and Azotobacter as sustainable, environmentally friendly alternatives to petrochemical fertilizers and insecticides in tomato farming.},
        keywords = {AM fungi, Azotobacter, tomato, microbial inoculants, Solanum lycopersicum.},
        month = {February},
        }