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Cost-economics of existing methodologies for inoculum production of vesicular-arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi

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Concepts in Mycorrhizal Research

Part of the book series: Handbook of Vegetation Science ((HAVS,volume 19/2))

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Nutrient film technique, aeroponics, and root organ culture are the three different systems which are proposed to be used for mass inoculum production of vesicular-arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi. A comparative cost analysis of these three systems considering the state-of-art can help in identifying the varied components and their resultant costs if applied on a commercial scale. The inoculum produced in these systems differs in terms of quality and quantity and consequently, reflects on the net cost incurred. To apply these systems on a pilot scale, a comparative cost study would, therefore, be of immense help.

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Verma, A., Adholeya, A. (1996). Cost-economics of existing methodologies for inoculum production of vesicular-arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi. In: Mukerji, K.G. (eds) Concepts in Mycorrhizal Research. Handbook of Vegetation Science, vol 19/2. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-017-1124-1_7

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