Document Type : Research Paper
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1 Professor, Department of Biology, Faculty of Basic Sciences, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad
2 Master's degree, Department of Biology - Faculty of Basic Sciences - Ferdowsi University of Mashhad
Abstract
Introduction: Nepeta Binaludensis Jamzad is a perennial and herbaceous species of the Laminasea family. Limited distribution, indiscriminate harvesting and destruction of natural habitats have put this plant in danger of extinction. In this research, the effect of different species of mycorrhiza fungi including: Glomus hoi, Glomus interaradis and Glomus mossea on the morphological and biochemical characteristics of N. binaludensis were investigated. Methods: In this experiment, 1Kg pots containing garden soil were considered as experimental units. Mycorrhiza species were added to three cm above the soil. The plants were grown for 20 weeks at 25° C and with a photoperiod of 16 / 8 hours of light/darkness. Results and discussion: The results showed that fungal species, especially G. intraradices, had considerably effect on most morphological characteristics. The highest content of total phenol, flavonoids and antioxidant capacity were recorded in plants inoculated with G. intraradices. Also, the accumulation of nutrients such as calcium, potassium, iron, magnesium and phosphorus in mycorrhizal plants was significantly higher than the control plants. The results of this study were confirmed that the use of mycorrhizal fungi as biological and environmentally friendly fertilizers can be a suitable alternative for chemical fertilizers.
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