Ectomycorrhizal Status and Growth of Khasi Pine (<I>Pinus kesiya</I>, Royle ex. Gord.) in the Soils of Disturbed Land of Cherrapunjee

Abstract

The ectomycorrhizal progagules in the disturbed land of Cherrapunjee were found to be very low, as reflected in the initial growth of Pinus kesiya seedling. The growth performance of the seedling inoculated with ectomycorrhizal roots was significantly higher (P < O.05) than that of the non-inoculated (Control) ones. The use of selected ectomycorrhizal roots, as inoculum in pine seedlings prior to plantation may be attempted for afforestation in this area.