PJB-2022-77
THE EFFECT OF VESICULAR-ARBUSCULAR MYCORRHIZA ON SHOOT AND ROOT DEVELOPMENT OF WATER-STRESSED BETEL NUT (Areca catechu Linn.)
Eric Bimmoy
Abstract
This study was conducted to find out if Betel Nut (Areca catechu Linn.) inoculated with Vesicular –Arbuscular Mycorrhiza (MykoVam) planting directly influences the shoot root development of Betel Nut. The study revealed that after 150 days after planting, uninoculated mixed with organic soil obtained the highest survival rate; however, inoculated with Vesicular –Arbuscular Mycorrhiza, the highest shoot growth increased. Significance differences were obtained on the number of Betel nut at 150 days after planting. At 60 days watering of plants was gradually reduce to at least twice a week and after 90 days it was only watered once a week. A highly significant difference has obtained the length of the shoot at 90 days after planting and at 120 days, there was a significant difference in the length of shoots and roots among treatment means. The result of the study revealed that inoculated Betel Nut could significantly influence the shoot and root development under water-stressed conditions. Key Words: Vesicular Arbuscular Mycorrhiza, Water stress, Influence, Inoculated
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