Utilization of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) for enhancing growth and development as
well as production of essential oil in aromatic plants has been increasingly drawing research
interest. In order to assess the AMF effects on different aromatic species, an open-field
experiment was carried out using Artemisia dracunculus (tarragon), Lavandula angustifolia
(lavender) and Hyssopus officinalis (hyssop). AMF stimulated the growth of tarragon and
lavender plants, whereas hyssop showed a slight developmental slowing; nonetheless, a …