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Mycorrhizal Fungi Help Basil Survive Drought

Mycorrhizal Fungi Help Basil Survive Drought

Mycorrhizal fungi

What they found

Mycorrhizal fungi raised basil chlorophyll by 91.8% and antioxidant activity by 21.13% under drought.

Mycorrhizal fungi raised basil chlorophyll by 91.8% and antioxidant activity by 21.13% under drought.

The number

enhanced chlorophyll content by 91.8%

How solid is it?

Field study

Field study

Field/ecology

Field/ecology

Evidence ladder: Lab dish → Animal → Early human → Strong human. Reviews summarize earlier research.

At a glance

Latin name

G. mosseae, G. etunicatum

G. mosseae, G. etunicatum

Compound

proline

proline

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ECOLOGY & CONSERVATION

ECOLOGY & CONSERVATION

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Basil Buddies

Basil Buddies

The impact of mycorrhizal fungi (G. mosseae and G. etunicatum) on basil under drought stress is significant. Results in a new study showed that fungal inoculation improved basil’s growth, increased antioxidant activity by 21.13%, and enhanced chlorophyll content by 91.8%. It also boosted proline levels by 25.33%, aiding in drought resistance. G. mosseae was especially effective in mitigating stress, leading to healthier and more resilient plants.

The impact of mycorrhizal fungi (G. mosseae and G. etunicatum) on basil under drought stress is significant. Results in a new study showed that fungal inoculation improved basil’s growth, increased antioxidant activity by 21.13%, and enhanced chlorophyll content by 91.8%. It also boosted proline levels by 25.33%, aiding in drought resistance. G. mosseae was especially effective in mitigating stress, leading to healthier and more resilient plants.

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