Effect of Commercial Mycorrhizae Products on Soilless Media–grown Basil Yield and Nutrient Content in Controlled Environment Conditions

Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) products are increasingly marketed for their potential to enhance plant growth, particularly in container systems where naturally occurring mycorrhizal associations are absent. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of three commercially available AMF products on yield and nutrient content of container grown basil ( Ocimum basilicum L.). Treatments included three commercially available mycorrhizae added at the transplant stage and a control with no mycorrhizae. Results indicated no statistically significant differences in basil yield, mineral nutrient, chlorophylls, and carotenoid concentration between the treatments ( P > 0.05). Future research needs to explore the viability of mycorrhizae products in crops with longer growing periods to understand their role in controlled environment crop production.