Effect of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi on the physiology and mineral content of maize crop

Arturo Reyes-Ramirez, Esau Ruiz-Sanchez, Walther Jesus Torres, Jorge Ismael Tucuch-haas, Horacio Salomon Ballina-Gomez, Gabriel Antonio Lugo Garcia, Carlos Juan Alvarado- Lopez, Rene Garruña Hernandez, Julio Cesar Ahuatzin-Hernandez, Roberto Rafael Ruiz-Santiago

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Background. The use of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) is an effective alternative to improve the conditions of maize crop. Objective. To evaluate the effect of four commercial AMF products on the physiological development and accumulation of macro and microelements in maize crop. Methodology. Under field conditions, the effect of AMF application on physiological parameters and accumulation of macro and microelements in maize leaves and grains was evaluated at 35 and 75 days after sowing. A randomized complete block design was used. The data were analyzed using analysis of variance, and means were compared using Tukey's test. Results The Biotech and M‑300 treatments significantly enhanced net photosynthesis, stomatal conductance, intercellular CO₂ concentration, and water‑use efficiency. Suppra treatment increased P, K, S, and Mg content in maize leaves. The content of macro and microelements in the grain showed no significant differences. Implication. This study highlights the positive influence of AMF inoculation on stomatal conductance and water use efficiency and macroelement content in maize leaves. Conclusion. The application of HMA had positive effects on the physiological performance and accumulation of phosphorus, potassium, sulfur, and manganese in maize leaves, but not in maize grain.

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Gas exchange; microbial inoculants; µ−X−Ray Fluorescence.

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