Department of Pomology, Dr Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan 173 230
Fungi tested were Glomus fasciculatum Gerd. and Trappe, Glomus mosseae Nicol. and Gerd., Glomus macrocarpum Tul. and Tul., and Glomus versiforme Berch and Trappe. Regardless of P added to the soil, VAM inoculation increased the concentration of P, Zn, Cu, Mn and Fe in leaves. There was no indication of nutrient interaction between P and Zn with respect to VAM application. Plants grown with supplemental P had greater P tissue concentration than those not receiving P. The maximum nutrient concentration was observed when the plants were fertilized with 50 ppm P and inoculated with Glomus macrocarpum. The optimum nutrient concentration was found when plants were treated with 50 ppm soil application.
