Experiment code 21.3.3.20
Experiment Title Evalution of different plants for Mass multiplication of AM (Arbuscular mycorrhiza) fungi using hydroponics system
Research Type Departmental Research
Experiment Background AM fungi (AMF) are obligate biotrophs and depend on sugar and fatty acid supply by the plant host, while plants benefit from improved mineral nutrition, especially with phosphate, better water retention and biotic, as well as abiotic stress tolerance. • Substrate based production system is also known as the classical method for the productions of AM fungi. This system may provide a chance for superfluous contaminants. • In hydroponics, roots are grown in liquid media, in which nutrient and chemical concentrations can be easily controlled. • Furthermore, hydroponic culture provides very clean root material and in addition it represents a practical setup for collecting AM fungi by root harvesting. • With the interest in studying the molecular mechanisms of AM development and function, it is good to establish a hydroponic culture system, in which plants are inoculated with fungal spores directly in the system.
Experiment Group Plant Protection
Unit Type (02)EDUCATION UNIT
Unit (12)NAVINCHANDRA MAFATLAL COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE (NAVSARI)
Department (263)Plant Pathology, NMCA, Navsari
BudgetHead (303/12020/00)303/01/REG/00031
Objective

• To evaluate the effectiveness of different crop species for the mass multiplication of AM fungi in Aeroponic systems.
• To develop efficient and cost-effective technology for the mass production of AM using aeroponic.

Season Not season specific
Location Unit Type (02)EDUCATION UNIT
Location Unit (12)NAVINCHANDRA MAFATLAL COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE (NAVSARI)
Location Department (263)Plant Pathology, NMCA, Navsari
Plot No NA
PI Name (NAU-EMP-2015-000325)SHIVANGI SUNILKUMAR KANSARA
PI Email shivangi.kansara@nau.in
PI Mobile 9687545952
Year of Approval 2025
Commencement Year 2025
Completion Year 2028
Design of Experiment

CRD

Crop Spacing (cm x cm)

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Gross Plot (m x m) NA
Net Plot (m x m) NA
Total Experiment Area (m2) NA
Plot History Last Three Year

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Initial Soil Sample Analysis Report

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Layout Plan

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Treatment

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Rice
T2
Maize
T3
Wheat
T4
Nagli
T5
Spinach
T6
Tomato
T7
Cowpea
T8
Brinjal
T9
Carrot
T10
Beet root

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(NAU-EMP-2015-000325) SHIVANGI SUNILKUMAR KANSARA shivangi.kansara@nau.in 9687545952 11-03-2026
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