Promoting Effects of <i>Piriformospora indica</i> on the Growth and Development of Asparagus (<i>Asparagus officinalis</i> L.) Seedlings.

ABSTRACT: As an endophytic fungus, Piriformospora indica has attracted great attention for its plant growth- and stress resistance-promoting effects on various host plants. However, up until now, there have been no reports on its application in asparagus. In this study, we report the colonization ability of P. indica in the roots of three asparagus varieties, 'Guanjun' (GJ), 'Fengdao No. 2' (FD), and 'Jin Lusun No. 1' (JL), with colonization ratios of 80.0%, 76.6%, and 73.3%, respectively. The influences of this fungal colonization on the growth of GJ, FD, and JL seedlings were further studied by determining the growth- and phytohormone-related parameters. The results showed that, at 2 months post inoculation (mpi), the P. indica-colonized seedlings exhibited improved total root

SUBMITTER: Zhao J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12030300 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature