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Piriformospora indica: Perspectives and Retrospectives

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Piriformospora indica

Part of the book series: Soil Biology ((SOILBIOL,volume 33))

Abstract

Mycorrhizal fungi are relevant members of the rhizosphere mutualistic microsymbiont populations that provide a direct physical link between soil and plant roots to increase soil nutrient exploitation and transfer of minerals to the root due to symbiotic association with higher plants. These include several types such as external mantle or sheath forming ectomycorrhiza, ectendomycorrhiza, and the very popular endomycorrhiza or arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF). Piriformospora indica is an endophytic fungus that exhibits AM fungus-like properties and potentials. This chapter reviews the past and present status of P. indica, its taxonomical hierarchy, molecular characteristics, and diverse applications as biotization, biocontrol, plant probiotic, and plant growth-promoting agent.

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    Satwant Kaur Gosal

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Gosal, S.K., Kalia, A., Varma, A. (2013). Piriformospora indica: Perspectives and Retrospectives. In: Varma, A., Kost, G., Oelmüller, R. (eds) Piriformospora indica. Soil Biology, vol 33. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-33802-1_4

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