Abstract
This research explores the influence of the co-inoculation of various types of biochar with arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) on the growth and development of maize (Zea mays). Eight treatments were evaluated: T1 (control), T2 (AMF), T3 (rice straw biochar), T4 (rice husk biochar), T5 (sugarcane leaves biochar), T6 (rice straw biochar + AMF), T7 (rice husk biochar + AMF), and T8 (sugarcane leaves biochar + AMF). Growth parameters, such as the root dry matter, stem girth, plant height, whole dry matter content, root volume, and chlorophyll index, were measured. The results revealed that T7 (rice husk biochar + AMF) resulted in greater root dry matter, indicating significant root development in the treated plants. T4 (rice husk biochar) resulted in greater stem girth, leaf area, plant height, and chlorophyll index values. Additionally, T3 (rice straw biochar), T6 (rice straw biochar + AMF), and T8 (sugarcane leaves biochar + AMF) were statistically similar in terms of plant height, whole dry matter and root volume. These results demonstrate how biochar and AMF could be adopted to improve maize production and growth. Combining some forms of biochar with AMF enhances root formation while also increasing plant vigor, biomass accumulation, and the chlorophyll index. This study highlights the sustainable farming approaches, which indicates that more research is necessary to maximize the application of AMF and biochar in a wide range of soil types and environmental conditions.
doi: 10.17756/jfcn.2025-s1-008
Citation: Kumar BP, Banik D, Mehta CM, Eiji N, Inubushi K, et al. 2025. Impact of Co-inoculation of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi with Biochar on Maize Crop. J Food Chem Nanotechnol 11(S1): S48-S53.
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