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Diversity and efficiency of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi in soils from organic chili (Capsicum frutescens) farms

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No previous studies have been conducted on the diversity and population of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) in relation to organically grown chili (Capsicum frutescens L.) in Thailand. This study was carried out to investigate the diversity and status of AMF populations at four organically managed farms in Ubon Ratchathani and Sisaket provinces. The effects of each AMF species on the growth and nutrient uptake of chili grown in sterile, organically managed soil were determined. Fourteen AM fungal taxa belonging to the genera Acaulospora (4 spp.), Entrophospora (1 sp.), Glomus (7 spp.) and Scutellospora (2 spp.) were found. Among these, Glomus was the dominant genus found at all sites, followed by Acaulospora. The spore density and root colonization of AMF on chili did not vary significantly among the sites. The effects of ten selected AMF species on the growth of chili showed that Gl. clarum RA0305 increased the growth, flowering, and fruit production of chili, and also increased the P uptake significantly, compared to non-mycorrhizal plants. This fungus showed the highest potential as a promoter of growth, flowering and yield in organically managed chili production.

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The authors are grateful to the Commission on Higher Education of Thailand, the Royal Thai government, and the Thailand Research Fund (TRF) for financial support.

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  1. Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, 40002, Thailand

    S. Boonlue

  2. Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, Ubon Ratchathani University, Ubon Ratchathani, 34190, Thailand

    W. Surapat & C. Pukahuta

  3. Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, 10903, Thailand

    P. Suwanarit

  4. Department of Soil Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, 10903, Thailand

    A. Suwanarit

  5. Department of Environment Sciences, Faculty of Life and Environmental Sciences, Prefectural University of Hiroshima, Shoubara, Hiroshima, 727-0023, Japan

    T. Morinaga

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Boonlue, S., Surapat, W., Pukahuta, C. et al. Diversity and efficiency of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi in soils from organic chili (Capsicum frutescens) farms. Mycoscience 53, 10–16 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10267-011-0131-6

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