Abstract
The role of fungi, particularly those selectively colonizing the root surfaces
of growing plants, in increasing the availability of phosphorus has received scanty
attention. The fungi arbuscular mycorrhiza (AM) has many beneficial effects on plant
growth, including enhanced nutrition, improved plant growth, and better biotic and
abiotic stress tolerance. Moreover, by improving the soil properties, the hyphal
networks of these AM fungi will minimize the risk of water and wind erosion. This
potential of AM fungi encourages a flourishing industry of AM-related substrates,
mainly in the plant production and landscaping sectors. Although the potential benefits
of AM fungi for some crops have been well documented, more research is needed to
determine their suitability for other crops. The various aspects, which are fully
reflected in this chapter, are mycorrhiza-history, classification, mode of action, crop
specificity, AM production technology, quality standards, and methods of analysis,
along with future opportunities for AM application.
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