Integrated Effects of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi and Vermicompost on Plant Growth, Nutrient Uptake, and Artemisinin Accumulation in Artemisia annua L. (Research Article)

Author(s): Riya Rani, Disha Sharma, Adesh Kumar* Ravindra Kumar Jain and Ashwani Kumar

Abstract: Arbuscular mycorrhiza fungi (AMF) contribute to a positive role in secondary metabolism and production of active ingredients in aromatic and medicinal plants. This symbiotic association is particularly affected by the availability of phosphorus (P) in the soil. Artemisia annua L. is medicinal plant and used as anti-malarial drugs. Study was conducted on Artemisia annua L. using AMF, alone or combination with Vermicompost (VC) 0.05, 0.10 and 0.15 kg−1. The effects of these fungi and their combinations with VC were determined in relation to the biomass, biochemical parameters, and essential oils content in Artemisia annua L. AMF treated plants with 0.1g kg-1 V.C. supply showed better growth, nutrients content and essential oils content compared to other treatment. These results suggest that AMF and V.C. combination enhancement plant growth, active constituent and essential oils content in plant. This combination may be substitute of inorganic fertilizer in cultivation of Artemisia annua L. Therefore, it is potentially representing an alternative way of promoting growth of this important medicinal herb, as natural ways of growing such crops are currently highly sought after in the herbal industry.

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