What is Mycorrhiza and its importance in Chilli

Mycorrhiza effect on chilli plant
  • Mycorrhiza is an organic fertilizer that maintains a connection between fungi and plant roots. In this type of relationship, the fungus becomes dependent on the root of the plants and becomes an important component of soil-life.
  • The use of mycorrhiza leads to better growth of roots.
  • Mycorrhiza helps in the availability of phosphorus and other micronutrients from the soil for the plants.
  • Mycorrhiza increases phosphorus availability from the soil by 60–80%.
  • Mycorrhiza increases tolerance of the plant to drought by increasing the rate of water absorption by plants. Due to which it helps to keep the plants green.
  • Hence, it plays an important role in increasing crop yield.
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