Bioferlizing and Nematodes Control Potentials of Four Native Isolates of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi on Sweet Pepper (Capsicum annuum) in Togo

Aims: The aim of the study was to investigate effectiveness four isolates native Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungus (AMF) in improving pepper plant yield as well assess their potential for control nematodes.
 Study Design: experimental set up consisted a Completely Randomized Block Design with 5 treatments corresponding AMF– BEN10, GM142, 472, and WA330 – tested comparison untreated plants treatment.
 Place Duration Study: conducted 2020 from June September « at Research Station Faculty Agronomy, University Lomé, Togo».
 Methodology: seeds were inoculated AMF nursery. Six weeks after, seedlings transplanted on 3mx6m beds. Several growth parameters such number leaves branches, height, flower buds fruit weight recorded each three after transplantation. Nematode density assessed times (before transplanting, flowering, during fruiting, last harvest fruits).
 Results: increased significantly marketable by 39%, reduced root nematode 20-34%. A positive correlation (P<0.0001; r = 0.816) observed between mycorrhization frequency intensity, former varied 70% 91% latter 60% 85%. leaves, branches not affected inoculation.
 Conclusion: present showed be considered alternative candidate chemical fertilizers pesticides sustainable production sweet Togo.