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This paper describes the four techniques used for the production of VAM fungal inoculum in nearly pure state namely nutrient film technique, aeroponic culture, root-organ culture and pot culture technique. Pot culture technique is the best for mass inoculum production.
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Chellappan, P., Christy, S.A.A., Mahadevan, A. (2002). Multiplication of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi on Roots. In: Mukerji, K.G., Manoharachary, C., Chamola, B.P. (eds) Techniques in Mycorrhizal Studies. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-017-3209-3_15
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