Mycorrhizal associations vary widely in structure and function, but the most ubiquitous
interaction is the arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) symbiosis. This interaction forms between the …

Definition Arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi are biotrophic symbionts forming close
relationships with an estimated 80% of terrestrial plants suitable as their host. Via an …

Symbiotic associations between arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and plant roots are
widespread in the natural environment and can provide a range of benefits to the host plant …

Sustainable agriculture plays a vital role in agroecosystems and reduces adverse effects on
the environment by utilizing the various natural processes. Optimum soil fertility is an …

Market globalization, demographic pressure, and environmental degradation have led us to
reconsider many of our current agricultural systems. The heavy use of chemical inputs …

This review presents the point of view that arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) do not play a
vital role in the nutrition and growth of plants in many production-orientated agricultural …

The mycorrhizal symbiosis formed between plant roots and the arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM)
fungi or Glomales is of great interest to ecologists because of its potential influence on …

Symbionts called 'mycorrhizal fungi'occur in most biomes on earth, and are a fundamental
reason for plant growth and development on the planet. The most common group of …

Growing crops in sustainable systems with reduced chemical inputs has increasing interest.
In low-input systems, the main requirements for crops to achieve high and profitable yields …

Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) are multipurpose organisms with complex ecological
ramifications in the soil system that have been difficult to study and understand. The …