The Effect of Mycorrhiza Applications on Growth and Yield in Some Strawberry Cultivars under Calcareous Soil Conditions

Abstract

This study was conducted in the research and practices of greenhouses at the University of Selçuk, Faculty of Agriculture and Horticulture Department. The effects of three different mycorrhiza species and combinations of strawberry plants on plant growth and nutrition were investigated in three different strawberries cultivars. According to the results, it was determined that Glomus chlorodum mycorrhiza alone and in combination increased stem fresh and root fresh weights, leaf relative water content, number of stems, and number of leaves compared to control plants. However, no significant changes could be obtained with mycorrhizal applications on membrane permeability and chlorophyll values in all strawberry varieties used. Nutrient analysis of nitrogen, magnesium, iron, manganese, and boron in the leaves of the application of mycorrhiza with significant increases has been achieved. Glomus etunicatum + Glomus chlorodum and Glomus deserticola + Glomus etunicatum applications had the best results. As a result of this study, it can be suggested that Glomus etunicatum and Glomus chlorodum can be used to promote plant growth in strawberry calcareous soil conditions.