Effects of Glomus iranicum inoculation on growth and nutrient uptake in potatoes associated with broad beans under greenhouse conditions

The rising global demand for food, including potatoes, necessitates increased crop production. To achieve higher yields, farmers frequently depend on regular applications of nitrogen and phosphate fertilizers. As people seek more environmentally friendly alternatives, biofertilizers are gaining popu...

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Autores principales: Contreras Pino, Douglas Lenin, Pizarro Carcausto, Samuel Edwin, Verastequi Martínez, Patricia, Solórzano Acosta, Richard Andi, Requena Rojas, Edilson Jimmy
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Acceso en línea:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12955/2822
https://doi.org/10.3390/microbiolres16070164
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author Contreras Pino, Douglas Lenin
Pizarro Carcausto, Samuel Edwin
Verastequi Martínez, Patricia
Solórzano Acosta, Richard Andi
Requena Rojas, Edilson Jimmy
author_browse Contreras Pino, Douglas Lenin
Pizarro Carcausto, Samuel Edwin
Requena Rojas, Edilson Jimmy
Solórzano Acosta, Richard Andi
Verastequi Martínez, Patricia
author_facet Contreras Pino, Douglas Lenin
Pizarro Carcausto, Samuel Edwin
Verastequi Martínez, Patricia
Solórzano Acosta, Richard Andi
Requena Rojas, Edilson Jimmy
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description The rising global demand for food, including potatoes, necessitates increased crop production. To achieve higher yields, farmers frequently depend on regular applications of nitrogen and phosphate fertilizers. As people seek more environmentally friendly alternatives, biofertilizers are gaining popularity as a potential replacement for synthetic fertilizers. This study aimed to determine how Glomus iranicum affects the growth of potatoes (Solanum tuberosum L.) and the nutritional value of potato tubers when grown alongside broad beans (Vicia faba L.). An experiment was conducted using potatoes tested at five dosage levels of G. iranicum, ranging from 0 to 4 g, to see its impact on the plants and soil. Inoculation with G. iranicum produced variable results in associated potato and bean crops, with significant effects on some variables. In particular, inoculation with 3 g of G. iranicum produced an increase in plant height (24%), leaf dry weight (90%), and tuber dry weight (57%) of potatoes. Similarly, 4 g of G. iranicum produced an increase in the foliar fresh weight (115%), root length (124%), root fresh weight (159%), and root dry weight (243%) of broad beans compared to no inoculation. These findings suggest that G. iranicum could be a helpful biological tool in Andean crops to improve the productivity of potatoes associated with broad beans. This could potentially reduce the need for chemical fertilizers in these crops.
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spelling INIA28222025-08-19T04:46:30Z Effects of Glomus iranicum inoculation on growth and nutrient uptake in potatoes associated with broad beans under greenhouse conditions Contreras Pino, Douglas Lenin Pizarro Carcausto, Samuel Edwin Verastequi Martínez, Patricia Solórzano Acosta, Richard Andi Requena Rojas, Edilson Jimmy associated crop arbuscular mycorrhizae interchangeable bases phosphorus available in the soil Solanum tuberosum Vicia faba cultivo asociado micorrizas arbusculares bases intercambiables fósforo disponible en el suelo https://purl.org/pe-repo/ocde/ford#4.01.06 papa; potatoes; haba; broad beans; crecimiento de las planta; plant growth; fertilidad del suelo; soil fertility The rising global demand for food, including potatoes, necessitates increased crop production. To achieve higher yields, farmers frequently depend on regular applications of nitrogen and phosphate fertilizers. As people seek more environmentally friendly alternatives, biofertilizers are gaining popularity as a potential replacement for synthetic fertilizers. This study aimed to determine how Glomus iranicum affects the growth of potatoes (Solanum tuberosum L.) and the nutritional value of potato tubers when grown alongside broad beans (Vicia faba L.). An experiment was conducted using potatoes tested at five dosage levels of G. iranicum, ranging from 0 to 4 g, to see its impact on the plants and soil. Inoculation with G. iranicum produced variable results in associated potato and bean crops, with significant effects on some variables. In particular, inoculation with 3 g of G. iranicum produced an increase in plant height (24%), leaf dry weight (90%), and tuber dry weight (57%) of potatoes. Similarly, 4 g of G. iranicum produced an increase in the foliar fresh weight (115%), root length (124%), root fresh weight (159%), and root dry weight (243%) of broad beans compared to no inoculation. These findings suggest that G. iranicum could be a helpful biological tool in Andean crops to improve the productivity of potatoes associated with broad beans. This could potentially reduce the need for chemical fertilizers in these crops. In collaboration with LABSAF teams, who provided the essential infrastructure and equipment, soil laboratory analysis was conducted. We extend our sincere gratitude to Elder Ofelia Pinillos Monge, head of the Plant Protection and Biocontrol Laboratory of the Santa Ana Agriculture Center, for the invaluable use of their facilities in preparing microbial inoculants. 2025-08-19T04:46:30Z 2025-08-19T04:46:30Z 2025-07-21 info:eu-repo/semantics/article Contreras-Pino, D. L., Vargas-Mendoza, P., Pizarro, S., & Requena-Rojas, E. J. (2025). Effects of Glomus iranicum inoculation on growth and nutrient uptake in potatoes associated with broad bean in an Andean soil. Agriculture, 16(7), 164. https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture16070164 2036-7481 http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12955/2822 https://doi.org/10.3390/microbiolres16070164 eng urn:issn:2036-7481 Microbiology Research info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ application/pdf application/pdf MDPI CH Instituto Nacional de Innovación Agraria Repositorio Institucional - INIA
spellingShingle associated crop
arbuscular mycorrhizae
interchangeable bases
phosphorus available in the soil
Solanum tuberosum
Vicia faba
cultivo asociado
micorrizas arbusculares
bases intercambiables
fósforo disponible en el suelo
https://purl.org/pe-repo/ocde/ford#4.01.06
papa; potatoes; haba; broad beans; crecimiento de las planta; plant growth; fertilidad del suelo; soil fertility
Contreras Pino, Douglas Lenin
Pizarro Carcausto, Samuel Edwin
Verastequi Martínez, Patricia
Solórzano Acosta, Richard Andi
Requena Rojas, Edilson Jimmy
Effects of Glomus iranicum inoculation on growth and nutrient uptake in potatoes associated with broad beans under greenhouse conditions
title Effects of Glomus iranicum inoculation on growth and nutrient uptake in potatoes associated with broad beans under greenhouse conditions
title_full Effects of Glomus iranicum inoculation on growth and nutrient uptake in potatoes associated with broad beans under greenhouse conditions
title_fullStr Effects of Glomus iranicum inoculation on growth and nutrient uptake in potatoes associated with broad beans under greenhouse conditions
title_full_unstemmed Effects of Glomus iranicum inoculation on growth and nutrient uptake in potatoes associated with broad beans under greenhouse conditions
title_short Effects of Glomus iranicum inoculation on growth and nutrient uptake in potatoes associated with broad beans under greenhouse conditions
title_sort effects of glomus iranicum inoculation on growth and nutrient uptake in potatoes associated with broad beans under greenhouse conditions
topic associated crop
arbuscular mycorrhizae
interchangeable bases
phosphorus available in the soil
Solanum tuberosum
Vicia faba
cultivo asociado
micorrizas arbusculares
bases intercambiables
fósforo disponible en el suelo
https://purl.org/pe-repo/ocde/ford#4.01.06
papa; potatoes; haba; broad beans; crecimiento de las planta; plant growth; fertilidad del suelo; soil fertility
url http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12955/2822
https://doi.org/10.3390/microbiolres16070164
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