EFFECT OF PLANT GROWTH PROMOTING MICROBES ON BAEL [AEGLE MARMELOS)SEEDLINGS IN NURSERY

摘要

Response of arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi and Azospirillum, was studied on growth and shoot Phosphorus contents of bael {Aegle marmelos) in nursery. Application of AM fungi in combination with Azospirillum produced maximum plant biomass, shoot phosphorus content and root colonization. Application of Azospirillum along with AM fungi showed a synergistic effect on root colonization and is being recommended to boost the growth of bael seedlings in nursery.