Poplar (Populus) is a genus of woody plants of great economic value. Due to the growing
economic importance of poplar, there is a need to ensure its stable growth by increasing its …

Premise Plant endophytic bacterial strains can influence plant traits such as leaf area and
root length. Yet, the influence of more complex bacterial communities in regulating overall …

The plant roots are invariably colonized by an extent of tiny microorganisms including
arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) which support plant health in multiple ways. The …

Mycorrhization has been an integral part of plants since colonization by the early land
plants. Over decades, substantial research has highlighted its potential role in improving …

Ectomycorrhizal fungi have huge potential value, both nutritionally and economically, but
most of them cannot be cultivated artificially. To better understand the influence of abiotic …

Arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi are being used as a new generation of biofertilizers to
increase plant growth by improving plant nutrition and bio-protection. However, because of …

This conclusion presents some closing thoughts on key concepts discussed in the preceding
chapters of this book. The book describes the molecular revolution in mycorrhizal science …

The Rhizobium-legume symbiosis is a complex partnership with many factors, with initial
bacterial colonization of the plant root surface and primary infection as key early stages. Two …

Plants during the process of growth and development are subjected to numerous biotic and
abiotic stresses. These stresses they encounter play a major role in effecting the productivity …

Adverse growth conditions can lead to decreased plant growth, productivity, and survival,
resulting in poor yields or failure of crops and biofeedstocks. In some cases, the microbial …