Manufacturing Process for Ameliorant Plus Mycorrhizal Powder Using Local Raw Materials for Soil Improvement

Abstract

The development of ameliorant powder enriched with indigenous arbuscular mycorrhizae for soil amendment has been limited. This study presents a formulation process for creating a high-quality ameliorant powder using local raw materials. The powder incorporates a culture of Glomus mosseae isolate MAA-01, which constitutes 25% of the mixture, combined equally with compost powder, cattle manure powder, and rice husk charcoal powder. This formulation results in a product containing 2500 spores per 20 g of powder, achieving a 95% colonization rate, a moisture content of 5.002 % db, and a shelf life of 12 months. Laboratory tests confirm that this ameliorant powder significantly enhances soil fertility, as well as plant growth and yield, particularly in suboptimal land conditions. The production method is straightforward, making it highly suitable for local farmers seeking to improve agricultural productivity.