Crop: Rice (Oryza sativa)

Trial Location: Amreli–Surat region, Gujarat, India

Product Applied: Mycorrhiza Granules (AMF-based formulation)

Date of Trial Conducted: 13/11/2025

Stage & Method of Application:

• Applied: After plantation (post-transplant stage)
• Method: Granules applied directly in the root zone

Purpose and Rationale:

Rice transplantation places immediate stress on plants. Roots are disturbed, nutrient uptake slows down, and seedlings spend several days only trying to recover before real growth begins.

Farmers often notice:

• Slow early establishment
• Yellowing or drooping leaves
• Uneven plant stand

This trial aimed to understand whether introducing mycorrhiza granules immediately after plantation could help rice plants recover faster and establish a healthier root system during this critical early phase.

Trial Methodology:

After rice seedlings were transplanted, mycorrhiza granules were applied in the root zone.
The goal was simple: support roots from day one by enabling early biological association between soil and plant roots.

Early-Stage Observations (9 Days After Application):

1. Faster Root Recovery:

• Roots showed early branching and fine root development.
• Better root spread in the soil compared to typical early-stage rice roots.
• Reduced signs of transplant shock.

2. Improved Plant Health Above Ground:

• Plants appeared more uniform across the field
• Leaves were fresher, greener, and more upright
• Crop moved quickly from recovery to active growth

3. Biology Started Working Early:

Early mycorrhizal association helped:

• Improve phosphorus and micronutrient availability
• Enhance water uptake during the recovery phase
• Strengthen soil–root interaction at the most sensitive stage of growth

Agronomic Importance of Early Root Establishment:

The first 7–15 days after transplantation set the foundation for:

• Tillering potential
• Nutrient-use efficiency
• Overall crop resilience

This case study shows that supporting roots early helps rice plants perform better throughout the season—not by force-feeding nutrients, but by strengthening the root system that absorbs them.

Farmer’s Feedback from the Field:

“After applying the mycorrhiza granules, the rice plants recovered faster than usual. Within a 10 days, the plants looked more uniform and healthier. Roots were stronger, and transplant shock was clearly less. This gives us confidence for better growth in the coming weeks.”

— Rice Farmer, Amreli–Surat region, Gujarat

Conclusion:

This field case study demonstrates that mycorrhiza granules applied after plantation can deliver visible improvements in rice root recovery and plant vigour within just 9 days.

By strengthening roots at the earliest stage, mycorrhiza helps rice crops transition smoothly from transplant stress to healthy vegetative growth—creating a strong foundation for the rest of the crop cycle.

" Healthy rice crops begin with healthy roots—and the right biological support at the right time makes all the difference."