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@article{184490,
        author = {Mr Sagar G Lokhande and Dr. Sanjay K. Shinde},
        title = {Density of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungal Spores and Root Colonization in Weeds Found in Garlic Fields at Niphad Tahsil, Maharashtra},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {4},
        pages = {1637-1642},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=184490},
        abstract = {Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi establish symbiotic relationships with plants through their roots, creating multi-colonization systems that benefit the host plants. This study aimed to assess the presence and distribution of Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi in the rhizospheric soil of significant weed species in Niphad tahsil, Maharashtra. We collected roots and rhizospheric soil samples from 15 weed species across 12 families in a garlic field in Niphad tahsil, focusing on sporulation and types of root infections. The results indicated that Melilotus indica exhibited the highest spore density, with 276 spores, followed by Malva neglecta and Sonchus asper, which had 244 and 214 spores, respectively. The lowest spore density was observed in Pao annua, with only 35 spores. The highest density of Glomus was also found in Melilotus indica, with a mean value of 83.67±1.65. In contrast, the maximum spore density for Acaulospora and Sclerocystis was recorded in the rhizospheric soil of Sonchus asper and Fumaria indica, respectively. Root infection rates ranged from 20% to 85%, with the highest colonization observed in Parthenium hysterophorus (39.67±11.02) and the lowest in Fumaria indica and Taraxacum officinale (6.33±5.51 and 8.00±4.00, respectively). It is important to note that a high spore density does not necessarily correlate with high root colonization, as the growth stage of the host plant significantly influences the diversity and population of Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF). Our findings indicate a close relationship between AMF spore density, root infection, and the physicochemical properties of the soil.},
        keywords = {Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi (AMF), Garlic (Allium sativum L.), Density, Root Colonization},
        month = {September},
        }