Arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi play an essential role for the nutrient uptake of the
majority of land plants, including many important crop species. The extraradical mycelium of …

Background Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) form mutualistic symbioses with c. two-
thirds of all land plants. Traditionally, it was thought that they played no role in nitrogen (N) …

Nitrogen (N) is the most abundant mineral nutrient required by plants, and crop productivity
depends heavily on N fertilization in many soils. Production and application of N fertilizers …

Symbiotic association of roots with arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi is a very widespread
strategy by which plants facilitate their acquisition of mineral elements from the soil. Studies …

The colonization of plant roots by arbuscular mycorrhizal [AM] fungi can greatly affect the
plant uptake of mineral nutrients. It may also protect plants from harmful elements in soil. The …

Arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi can significantly contribute to plant nitrogen (N) uptake
from complex organic sources, most likely in concert with activity of soil saprotrophs and …

More than 80% of land plant species can form symbioses with arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM)
fungi, and nutrient transfer to plants is largely mediated through this partnership. Over the …

Arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) symbiosis is heavily and positively implicated in phosphorus
(P) acquisition from soil to plants, including many important agricultural crops. Its role in …

Arbuscular mycorrhizae (AM) are the symbiotic fungi that predominate in the roots and soils
of agricultural crop plants. The most recognized beneficial effect of these fungi is to enhance …

Nitrogen (N) is among the most important macro-nutrients significantly affecting plant growth
and yield production. Accordingly, N must be supplied adequately so that optimum amounts …