Morphophysiological and productive responses of AG-1050 hybrid maize inoculated with mycorrhiza and phosphate fertilisation
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Bioproduct, Plant-microorganism interaction, Plant productionAbstract
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of an FMA-based biofertiliser in combination with different levels of phosphate fertilisation on the physiological, morphological, and productive characteristics of AG-1050 hybrid maize plants. The experiment was conducted in a greenhouse at the Federal University of Agreste of Pernambuco, using commercial AG-1050 hybrid maize seeds and the Rooting Agent – ANS AGRO® mycorrhizae for inoculation. Seven treatments were tested: five mycorrhizal inocula (MIC) combined with different levels of chemical phosphate fertilisation (0, 25, 50, 75, and 100%), one treatment with chemical fertilisation only, and a control without inoculum or chemical fertilisation. Morphophysiological evaluations of the plants were carried out, and statistical analyses were performed using mean comparison tests. The results indicated that the biofertiliser, chemical fertilisation, or the combination of both promoted greater plant growth, with MIC + 75% and 100% phosphate fertilisation treatments standing out. It was concluded that the combination of foundat
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