Abstract
The mutually association between a fungus and root of a higher plants are called as Mycorrhiza, when the fungal hyphae live on root surface is called Ectomycorrhiza and when penetrate the root and grows inside the root tissue is called Endomycorrhiza. The different type of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) were evaluated for the symbiotic relationship with Phyllanthus amarus in Western Ghats. Glomus fasciculatum, Gigospora margarita, etc., are isolated in the forest rhizosphere soil. In the presence of AMF in root tissues generally had greater plant height, biomass, stem diameter, number of leaves and phosphorus content where rich in amount compared to other plant species.
Highlights
Mycorrhiza is the most dominant organism among the many microbial community of the rhizosphere
The mutually association between a fungus and root of a higher plants are called as Mycorrhiza, when the fungal hyphae live on root surface is called Ectomycorrhiza and when penetrate the root and grows inside the root tissue is called Endomycorrhiza
In the presence of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) in root tissues generally had greater plant height, biomass, stem diameter, number of leaves and phosphorus content where rich in amount compared to other plant species
Summary
Mycorrhiza is the most dominant organism among the many microbial community of the rhizosphere. AMF are soil fungi colonizing most of the plant roots and forming an association called Endomycorrhiza. More than 90% of plant and 80% of plant families in all terrestrial environment from the association [4] with these obligate fungi belonging to the group Glomeromycota [5]. These fungi are known to improve the nutritional status of host, that of phosphorous and there by enhance their growth, development and yield [6,7]. Phyllanthus amarus is a medicinal plant with numerous medicinal properties. The objective of the study reveal that the status and diversity of AMF on medicinal plants of Phyllanthus species
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