Record ID No. |
4029 |
Author(s) |
Alok Adholeya , 2012 |
Affiliation |
Centre for Mycorrhizal Research (CMR), Biotechnology and Bioresources Division, The Energy and Resources Institute, Darbari Seth Block, IHC Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi - 110 003, India., Email: aloka@teri.res.in |
Title |
Mycorrhiza: a friendly association with plants towards sustainable food production |
Source. Vol.(no):Page |
Journal of Mycology and Plant Pathology, 42(2): 183-188p. |
Categories |
Arbuscular Mycorrhiza |
Subjects |
Soil plant relations |
Sub-subjects |
Soil Moisture |
Host |
Plants |
Organism |
Glomeromycota |
Country |
India, South Asia |
Abstracts |
Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF), a rhizospheric fungi from the phylum Glomeromycota are obligate symbionts of plants forming an association with a majority of them acting as extended root hairs and increasing the area of interaction with soil. They move nutrients such as phosphorus, nitrogen and other micronutrients through the roots into the plants thus enhancing plant growth. Spores from the fungi and mycelia from the infected roots can further colonize new host roots. This results in benefits for the host ranging from not only enhanced nutrient uptake but drought tolerance and soil improvement leading to higher plant productivity. Resistance to pathogens is also exhibited. These benefits imparted by the AMF has prompted its use in agricultural practices to enhance growth and consequently the yield. Mycorrhiza is the only known fungal system categorized as a biofertilizer and TERI's (The Energy and Resources Institute) endeavor is to produce the highest quality inoculum, constantly innovating technologies for newer applications and wider outreach. |