Growth photosynthetic activity and antioxidant responses of mycorrhizal and non-mycorrhizal bajra (Pennisetum glaucum) crop under salinity stress condition

► This work suggests that the mycorrhiza helps bajra plants for better performance under moderate salinity conditions. ► Under saline condition, mycorrhizal fungi increase plant growth by enhancing photosynthetic activity, P uptake by enhancing phosphatase activity, osmotic adjustment and antioxidant enzymes, this cumulative effect increase tolerance of bajra plants under saline condition. ► Introduction of AM species Glomus fasciculatum give economical benefits to field crops. ► Also this study used for rehabilitation of saline soil by using AM fungal species Glomus fasciculatum.