Estimating the effects of Rootonic, a unique fungal preparation on Vigna radiata seeds

Extrapolated by its caliber to enhance plant growth, instigate stress tolerance and elicit protection, a mycorrhizal root endophyte Piriformospora indica caused the commotion in the field of agriculture. Known for its all-around association with wide range of host and benign deeds, P. indica was commercialized under the name of Rootonic. By directly manipulating the plant hormone-signaling pathway during the cause of mutualism, it achieves the versatility of colonizing a wide range of plant hosts. The scope of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of P. indica on various parameters of growth in Vigna radiata. Discernable increase in seed germination ratio, shoot length and root length along with more profuse root branching was evident through this experimental setup. Stress combating properties of the fungal root colonization were also apparent through a/b chlorophyll ratio. However, no significant effect on leaf surface was recorded.