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Effect of Commercial Mycorrhizae Products on Soilless Media–grown Basil Yield and Nutrient Content in Controlled Environment Conditions

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) products are increasingly marketed for their potential to enhance plant growth, particularly in container systems where naturally occurring mycorrhizal associations are absent. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of three commercially available AMF products on yield and nutrient content of container grown basil ( Ocimum basilicum L.). Treatments included three commercially available mycorrhizae added at the transplant stage and a control with no mycorrhizae. Results indicated no statistically significant differences in basil yield, mineral nutrient, chlorophylls, and carotenoid concentration between the treatments ( P > 0.05). Future research needs to explore the viability of mycorrhizae products in crops with longer growing periods to understand their role in controlled environment crop production.

Source: HortTechnology

DOI: 10.21273/horttech05703-25

Authors: Jacob McNew, Shivani Kathi, Pradeep Paudel, Charles Fontanier

Institution: Oklahoma State University

Language: English

Topic: Mycorrhizal Fungi and Plant Interactions

Subfield: Plant Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Zero hunger

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,500