Studies on survey of seasonal flowering plants growing at Amravati (M.S.) for analysis of Mycorrhizal Fungi

Abstract

My corrhizal fungi live in symbiosis with the roots of a large variety of plants, including trees, shrubs, annuals and perennials. The present study is planned to observe Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi (AMF) associated with Seasonal Flowering Plants from Amravati (M.S.)In the present investigation, seasonal trips were made to collect the plants from different sites in Amravati such as nurseries, gardens and educational institution. There were three seasons selected for this investigation such as summer, winter and rainy season. The seasonal trips was done during 13th Dec.2021 to 30th Sept 2022 this period.  The ornamental flowering plants were observed and some of the seasonal plants were selected. Proper field note of each specimen was recorded and their identification was done by giving botanical and local names, family, habitat and general morphology etc. There were 40 ornamentally important plants recorded from these sites. The soil samples will be investigated to know AMF species associated with ornamental plants. The purpose of study is to explore and document the important plant species as they play vital role in decorative purpose, aesthetic values, perfume industries and as well as in the field of floriculture.  Some most frequently observed ornamental plants in Amravati area which are Portulaca grandifolia, Pentas, Ixora, Hibiscus, Geranium, Gazania, Gardenia, Thunbergia grandiflora, Viola( Pensy),Bougainvillea, Tradescantia pallida.