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Richa Raghuwanshi , R. S. Upadhyay

Abstract

Growth performance of different plant species raised in saline-alkali soil was monitored. The growth got improved by the amendments, which decreased the saline-alkali soil stress conditions like pH and salt concentration. The effect of amendments on plant growth improvement was independent of plant species. Inoculation of Glomus sp. RR1 (an indigenous mycorrhizal species isolated from the saline-alkali soil) in plants enhanced their performance when subjected to various conventional amendments that are given to improve plant growth under saline-alkali stress conditions. Maximum plant growth was observed when Glomus sp. RR1 inoculated plants were grown in gypsum amended saline-alkali soil in most of the case.

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R. N. Kharwar ¹, Richa Raghuwanshi ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Botany, Institute of Science, Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi 221 005, IN
2 Department of Botany, Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi 221 005, IN

Abstract

This monograph offers critical details of culturing cacti and the prerequisites, such as soil composition, moisture and duration of light regimes in an enclosed environment. The literature documents many unique species of this xerophytic flora which have evolved with a variety of adaptations. The plant that is no longer restricted to America and is under global demand for cultivation under varied climatic conditions is imposing challenges to the growers. The book while remarkably addressing the challenges in growing cacti away from their native habitat, also reflects the great interest and experience of the author over the years.

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