Abdul Khalil Gardezi
Postgraduate College
Mexico
Title: Effect of endomycorrhiza (Glomus intraradices) and organic matter on cactus pear (Opuntia albicarpa) growth in two soil types
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Biography: Abdul Khalil Gardezi
Abstract
Most cactus pear farmers use manure as fertilizer. This practice provokes problems. The use of endomycorrhiza is almost unknown by such farmers. The objective of this work was to study the effect of organic matter and endomycorrhiza on cactus pear (Opuntia albicarpa) growth in two soil types under greenhouse conditions. There were differences (p≤0.05) in all the variables recorded due to the inoculation with Glomus intraradices and in most for the application of organic matter. Mycorrhiza and organic matter as vermicompost promoted higher stem and root growth. Overall, based on cactus pear vegetative growth, the application of 50 t ha-1 of vermicompost can be considered as the best alternative. The soil type did not affect plant growth. Mycorrhiza can be useful to improve mineral nutrition. These fungi can increase yields and reduce cost of production in cactus pear plantations. Vermicompost is a better alternative to apply organic matter in this crop.
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