What is it about?
Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) are known to enhance nutrient uptake, plant growth, and stress tolerance through beneficial symbiotic interactions with plant roots. Nevertheless, limited information exists regarding the influence of AMF inoculation on sesame cultivated under the semi-arid conditions of Northern Nigeria.
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Why is it important?
Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) is an economically important oilseed crop widely cultivated in semi-arid regions; however, its productivity is frequently constrained by poor soil fertility and low nutrient availability.
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Therefore, this study evaluated the effects of AMF inoculation on the growth and yield performance of sesame. Soil samples were collected from three sesame farms located in Yusufari and Machina Local Government Areas of Yobe State, Nigeria. AMF inoculum obtained from the Microbiology Laboratory of Yobe State University, Damaturu, was applied to treatment soils, while non-inoculated soils served as controls. Vegetative growth parameters and yield components were assessed, and the data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and multivariate cluster analysis.
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This page is a summary of: Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi as a Sustainable Biofertilizer for Enhancing Sesame Production in Semi-Arid Agroecosystems, Journal of Soil Plant and Environment, May 2026, Science Research Publisher,
DOI: 10.56946/jspae.v5i1.874.
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