Effect of Root Exudates on Colonisation of AM Fungi in Jatropha curcas

Effect of ischolar_main exudates on AM colonization in Jatropha curcas was studied in the current work. Total three treatments were tested viz., ischolar_main exudates + AM fungi, AM fungi alone, and ischolar_main exudates alone. Out of which the treatment containing AM fungi + ischolar_main exudates showed maximum (75%) colonization followed by AM fungi alone. Impact on plant nutrient status was also observed and significant results were recorded. There was remarkable enhancement in phosphatase enzyme activity, phosphorus uptake and leaf protein in treatment containing AM fungi and ischolar_main exudates as compared to control. Therefore, from the present findings, it can be concluded that ischolar_main exudates affect the ischolar_main colonization of AM fungi which in turn improve the growth and development of biofuel plant J.curcas.