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This study investigates the effects of the symbiotic fungus Piriformis indica and Rhizophagus irregularis on the growth and development of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) seedlings in low-phosphate soils. The study aims to uncover the processes by which these fungi promote the uptake of phosphorus and plant resilience in nutrient-deficient environments. Tomato seedlings were treated either P. indica and R. irregularis, and growth parameters such as shoot and root biomass, plant height, and leaf area were measured and compared to noninoculated controls. Furthermore, phosphate uptake efficiency and general plant health were evaluated to establish the effectiveness of fungal inoculation in reducing the negative impacts of low phosphate availability. The results showed that both P. indica and R. irregularis considerably increased plant growth and phosphate uptake, with treated plants accumulating more biomass and having better physiological state. These findings imply that using these symbiotic fungi could be a viable technique for boosting tomato cultivation in phosphate-limited soils, providing a long-term approach in increasing crop output and resilience in tough agricultural situations. The experimental results showed that both P. indica and R. irregularis increased plant growth and phosphate uptake significantly. Providing a long-term approach to increase crop output and resistance in the face of nutrient stress Compared to the controls, treated plants had significantly higher biomass accumulation and enhanced physiological health.
Keywords :- Tomato, P.indica , R.irregularis , Low phosphate , phosphate uptake efficiency, fungal inoculation, symbiotic fungi.
