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Combined Application of Biochar and Arbuscular Mycorrhizae Enhances Growth and Soil Functionality in Common Bean Under Drought Stress

Dilfuza Jabborova, Ayush Madan, Kahkashan Perveen, Faheema Khan, Nicolás Flores‐Castañón, Aparna Banerjee, Jayanthi Barasarathi, Andrea Mastinu, R. Z. Sayyed

Journal of Sustainable Agriculture and Environment · 2025

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Summary

ABSTRACT Legume crops are excellent sources of nutrients, including proteins, vitamins, and fatty acids. However, their agricultural productivity is severely affected worldwide due to drought stress. Combined application of biochar and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) improves plant growth, soil biochemical properties, and mitigates drought stress. This study evaluated the individual and combined effects of biochar and AMF on common bean growth, root morphological traits, and soil enzyme activities under drought conditions. A net house experiment was conducted using various treatments involving biochar application, AMF inoculation, and a combination of biochar and AMF. Results of the present study demonstrated that both biochar and AMF treatments significantly improved plant growth param

Subject
Dietary fats & fatty acids
Source type
Peer-reviewed study
System type
Other
DOI
10.1002/sae2.70117
Catalogue ID
SNmp4zkqwa-g18mrb
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