Research Article | Published: 01 September 2002

Effect of Vam and Azotobacter Inoculation on Growth and Biomass Production in Forestry Species

H. C. Nagaveni and G. Vijayalakshmi

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 25 | Issue: 3 | Page No. 286-290 | 2002
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2002-WW4VP5 | Cite this article

Abstract

Seedlings of Eucalyptus camaldulensis, Wrightia tinctoria and Bombax ceiba were inoculated with Azotobacter chroococcum and VAM fungi singly as well as in combination in root trainer under nursery conditions. All treated seedlings exhibited improved growth and biomass. But, better response was observed in both VAM-alone and VAM+Azotobacter treatment and least response was observed in Azotobacter-alone treatment. It can be concluded that microbial inoculation to tree species was found to improve productivity and this has to be practiced as integrated nursery management for quality seedling production and successful forest regeneration.

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Nagaveni, H.C. and Vijayalakshmi, G., 2002. Effect of Vam and Azotobacter Inoculation on Growth and Biomass Production in Forestry Species. Indian Journal of Forestry, 25(3), pp.286-290. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2002-WW4VP5

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