Table 2.
The effects of root irrigation with Isaria cateinannulata at different stages on the growth of Fagopyrum tataricum.
| Stage | Height (cm) | Stem Thick (mm) | Number of Stems | Number of Branches | Taproot Long (cm) | Leaf Area (cm2) | F. tataricum Yield (kg/m2) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seeding stage | CK | 48.23 ± 1.39 | 5.48 ± 0.14 | 10.00 ± 0.23 | 8.78 ± 0.40 | 87.06 ± 3.65 | 522.99 ± 20.09 | — |
| EG | 56.28 ± 0.56 * | 5.36 ± 0.17 | 10.33 ± 0.24 | 8.78 ± 0.40 | 108.06 ± 1.9 * | 610.96 ± 30.70 | — | |
| Filling stage |
CK | 99.65 ± 1.29 | 6.81 ± 0.28 | 18.56 ± 0.18 | 10.44 ± 0.18 | 89.82 ± 3.82 | 3228.45 ± 153.81 | — |
| EG | 106.23 ± 1.58 * | 6.96 ± 0.19 | 19.00 ± 0.33 | 10.67 ± 0.24 | 115.81 ± 3.66 ** | 3429.11 ± 184.94 | — | |
| Maturation stage | CK | 104.16 ± 0.72 | 6.94 ± 0.29 | 20.00 ± 0.24 | 11.11 ± 0.31 | 98.45 ± 1.14 | 1340.7 ± 81.76 | 0.35 ± 0.01 |
| EG | 113.05 ± 1.2 ** | 6.62 ± 0.16 | 20.22 ± 0.40 | 11.11 ± 0.35 | 116.01 ± 1.96 ** | 1566.25 ± 108.05 | 0.79 ± 0.05 * | |
Note: Data are presented as mean ± standard error. * Significant difference between the control group and the experimental group (p < 0.05). ** Highly significant difference between the control group and the experimental group (p < 0.01).