Evaluation of AM fungi in management of Meloidogyne- Rhizoctonia complex infecting Capsicum annuum L.

Four different arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi viz., Glomus fasciculatum, G. mosseae, G. deserticola and Sclerocystis species were evaluated for their ability to mitigate the damage caused by Meloidogyne-Rhizoctonia complex infecting Capsicum annuum. In the present study, the efficacy of different AMF varied in checking the nematode and fungal infection. Enhancement in plant growth parameters were observed in all AMF treated plants. Data revealed that the mixture of G. fasciculatum and Glomus mosseae were comparatively better to deter M. incognita and R. solani population growth than any of AM fungi alone. Use of mixed species inocula of AMF for better quality and quantity production of chilli was recorded.