International Journal of Pure & Applied Bioscience (IJPAB)
Year : 2015, Volume : 3, Issue : 6
First page : (226) Last page : (236)
Article doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.18782/2320-7051.2183

Arbuscular Mycorrhizal fungal diversity in Coastal region of Manapaadu near Tiruchendur, Tamil Nadu

B. Sadhana*
Centre for Research and P.G Department of Botany, Thiagarajar College, Madurai- 625009, Tamil Nadu
*Corresponding Author E-mail: sadhanakarthik2004@yahoo.co.in
Abstract
The diversity of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal fungal distribution was studied in the coastal region of Manapaadu near Tiruchendur of Tamil Nadu. AM-Fungi are ubiquitous and form a mutual relationship with roots of most plant species. Spores and sporocarps present in the coastal sand were isolated by using the decanting and wet-sieving technique. Totally 36 species of AM spores belonging to genera viz. Acaulospora, Diversispora, Entrophosphora, Gigaspora, Glomus, Rhizophagus, Sclerocystis and Septaglomus were isolated from the rhizosphere soil of Manapaddu coastal region. The distribution of AM spores in soil is governed by edaphic factors like soil pH and E.C. were measured under laboratory conditions. The occurrence of AM fungi in soil favours the growth of plants and also which were mainly involved in the soil aggregation.

Key words: Arbuscular Mycorrhiza, AM diversity, AM-spores, soil pH and E.C.

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Cite this article: Sadhana, B., Arbuscular Mycorrhizal fungal diversity in Coastal region of Manapaadu near Tiruchendur, Tamil Nadu, Int. J. Pure App. Biosci. 3(6): 226-236 (2015). doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.18782/2320-7051.2183