There is an increasing awareness among ecologists and mycorrhizologists that mycorrhizal
fungi are an integral part of ecosystems and that, therefore, their ecological function needs to …

As plant mutualists, one would not expect arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) to cause
growth depression of their host plants. The mechanism responsible for negative effects of …

Globally, by 2050, agricultural food production will be increased to feed the growing
population. To achieve the objective in sustainable manner, scientific chronicles have …

Societal Impact Statement The need to increase food production with reduced use of
resources and environmental impact demands innovative rethinking and evolution of …

Intentional use of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) in cropping systems has been
marginal, owing to the high cost and limited biodiversity of commercial inocula, together with …

Inoculation of crop plants by non‐native strains of arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi as bio‐
enhancers is promoted without clear evidence for symbiotic effectiveness and fungal …

Symbiotic association between plant roots and certain fungi is referred to as mycorrhiza.
Mycorrhizal fungi provide a greater absorptive surface than root hairs and thus help in the …

In the years since the first edition of “Arbuscular Mycorrhizas: Physiology and Function” was
published, an exceptional proliferation of interest in mycorrhizal biology has developed. This …

Mycorrhizae establish symbiotic relationships with plants and play an essential role in plant
growth, disease protection, and overall soil quality. Of the seven types of mycorrhizae …

The objective of bringing out this book is to provide information on the role and applications
of an interesting and important biofertilizer'Mycorrhizas', which is a mutualistic association …