Improving Moringa Growth by Using Autochthonous and Allochthonous Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi in Lake Victoria Basin

摘要: Biological methods such as mycorrhiza biotechnology used for raising and sustaining soil fertility in agricultural ecosystems close to freshwater biomes are gaining attention. However, ubiquitous ecological conditions may subject mycorrhizal management choices that depend on inoculum sources (autochthonous or cultured). Effects of AMF growth M. stenopetala oleifera were evaluated using three native types, representative Lake Victoria basin a standard substrate. Autochthonous was harnessed from the soils while allochthonous cocktail acquired culture banks Glomus hoi, G. mosseae intraradices, Plantago major plant indicator trap-culture. The blocked according tillage intensities. P. supplied Moringa with inoculum. To facilitate mycorrhization, nitrogen fixing bacteria (NFB) chickpea rhizobia integrated. hyphopodium assays revealed > 90% arbuscle occupancy root cortex plants established paddy LT soils. inoculation improved biomass both species. had relatively higher turnover compared cultured AMF. presence dark septate endophytes (DSE) biodiversity gave new insight into target performance at competition nutrients. Results reveal NFB potential candidates optimizing production technology applicable eco-sensitive-oriented low in-put agriculture.