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Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi Symbiosis to Enhance Plant–Soil Interaction

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  • Abdul Khaliq

    (Department of Agronomy, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad 38040, Pakistan)

  • Shaista Perveen

    (Department of Agronomy, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad 38040, Pakistan)

  • Khalid H. Alamer

    (Biological Sciences Department, Faculty of Science and Arts, King Abdulaziz University, Rabigh 21911, Saudi Arabia)

  • Muhammad Zia Ul Haq

    (Department of Agronomy, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad 38040, Pakistan)

  • Zaiba Rafique

    (Department of Agronomy, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad 38040, Pakistan)

  • Ibtisam M. Alsudays

    (Department of Biology, College of Science and Arts, Qassim University, Unaizah 56452, Saudi Arabia)

  • Ashwaq T. Althobaiti

    (Department of Biology, College of Science, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia)

  • Muneera A. Saleh

    (Department of Biology, College of Science, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia)

  • Saddam Hussain

    (Department of Agronomy, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad 38040, Pakistan)

  • Houneida Attia

    (Department of Biology, College of Science, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
    Laboratoire Productivité Végétale et Contraintes Environnementales, Département des Sciences Biologiques, Faculté des Sciences de Tunis, Université Tunis El Manar, Tunis 2092, Tunisia)

Abstract

Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) form a symbiotic relationship with plants; a symbiotic relationship is one in which both partners benefit from each other. Fungi benefit plants by improving uptake of water and nutrients, especially phosphorous, while plants provide 10–20% of their photosynthates to fungus. AMF tend to make associations with 85% of plant families and play a significant role in the sustainability of an ecosystem. Plants’ growth and productivity are negatively affected by various biotic and abiotic stresses. AMF proved to enhance plants’ tolerance against various stresses, such as drought, salinity, high temperature, and heavy metals. There are some obstacles impeding the beneficial formation of AMF communities, such as heavy tillage practices, high fertilizer rates, unchecked pesticide application, and monocultures. Keeping in view the stress-extenuation potential of AMF, the present review sheds light on their role in reducing erosion, nutrient leaching, and tolerance to abiotic stresses. In addition, recent advances in commercial production of AMF are discussed.

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  • Abdul Khaliq & Shaista Perveen & Khalid H. Alamer & Muhammad Zia Ul Haq & Zaiba Rafique & Ibtisam M. Alsudays & Ashwaq T. Althobaiti & Muneera A. Saleh & Saddam Hussain & Houneida Attia, 2022. "Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi Symbiosis to Enhance Plant–Soil Interaction," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 14(13), pages 1-16, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:14:y:2022:i:13:p:7840-:d:849052
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    1. Gholamhoseini, M. & Ghalavand, A. & Dolatabadian, A. & Jamshidi, E. & Khodaei-Joghan, A., 2013. "Effects of arbuscular mycorrhizal inoculation on growth, yield, nutrient uptake and irrigation water productivity of sunflowers grown under drought stress," Agricultural Water Management, Elsevier, vol. 117(C), pages 106-114.
    2. Astrit Balliu & Glenda Sallaku & Boris Rewald, 2015. "AMF Inoculation Enhances Growth and Improves the Nutrient Uptake Rates of Transplanted, Salt-Stressed Tomato Seedlings," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 7(12), pages 1-15, December.
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