VAM – Vesicular Arbuscular Mycorrhiza (Taproot)

Product Description:

              VAM (Vesicular Arbuscular Mycorrhiza) is a beneficial symbiotic fungus that forms a natural association with plant roots and enhances nutrient and water uptake from the soil. This vermiculated formulation contains live VAM spores that colonize plant roots and extend the effective root zone through a network of mycelial hyphae.

With a spore count of 100 spores per gram, VAM significantly improves the availability of phosphorus, zinc, micronutrients, and moisture, resulting in stronger roots, better plant growth, and higher yield. It also improves soil structure and long-term soil fertility, making it ideal for organic and sustainable farming.

🌱 Key Benefits

1. Enhances phosphorus and micronutrient uptake
2. Improves root growth and root surface area
3. Increases drought and stress tolerance
4. Improves soil structure and microbial activity
5. Enhances flowering, fruiting, and overall yield
6. Reduces dependency on chemical fertilizers
7. Long-lasting effect due to root colonization

🌾 Recommended Crops

1. Fruits: Banana, Mango, Grapes, Citrus, Papaya, Pomegranate
2. Plantation Crops: Coconut, Arecanut, Coffee, Tea
3. Vegetables: Tomato, Chilli, Brinjal, Onion, Cabbage, Cauliflower
4. Field Crops: Paddy, Maize, Cotton, Sugarcane
5. Spices & Plantation: Turmeric, Ginger, Pepper, Cardamom
6. Nursery & Tissue Culture Plants

🧪 Spore Count - 100 spores per gram

💧 Dosage & Application

1. Field Crops:
   Use 4 - 8 kg per acre, mixed with FYM or compost and applied at sowing/transplanting.
   
2. Nursery / Seedlings:
   Apply 5–10 g per plant mixed with potting mixture or near root zone.
3. Plantation Crops:
   Apply 25–50 g per plant depending on crop age.

👉 Apply in moist soil and avoid direct sunlight exposure after application.

⚡ Mode of Action

VAM colonizes plant roots and forms arbuscules and vesicles, which act as nutrient exchange points between soil and plant. The fungal hyphae extend beyond the root zone, mobilizing immobile nutrients like phosphorus and zinc, and improving water absorption. This symbiotic relationship results in healthier plants and sustained yield improvement.

🌿 Why Farmers Prefer VAM (Vermiculated)

1. Proven technology for nutrient uptake enhancement
2. Long-term soil fertility improvement
3. Excellent for transplantation shock reduction
4. Compatible with organic farming systems
5. Improves fertilizer use efficiency and yield