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Mycorrhiza - Nutrient Uptake, Biocontrol, Ecorestoration pp 473–502Cite as

Mycorrhizae: A Sustainable Industry for Plant and Soil Environment

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The rhizosphere is an environment of plant roots in which most of the microbial activities of soil occur. The two vital components of soil rhizosphere are root exudates and soil microbes. Root exudates are the chemical compounds that are secreted by roots and act as a source of food for soil microbes especially for mycorrhizae. These chemical compounds plays significant role in soil microbe and plant interaction. The soil mycorrhizae are important for plant growth development and health. They are the main components that enrich the soil nutrients and maintain the soil health in sustainable manner. Furthermore, they enhance the plant growth regulators, provide defense mechanism to the plants, regulate enzymatic activities, increase rate of photosynthesis and supports in bioremediations, thus acting as eco-facilitator in sustainable agriculture both in terms of production and environmental protection.

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