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Characterization and use of vesicular-arbuscular mycorrhizae in agricultural production systems

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The Rhizosphere and Plant Growth

Part of the book series: Beltsville Symposia in Agricultural Research ((BSAR,volume 14))

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Vesicular-arbuscular mycorrhizal (VAM) fungi are the most common fungal endophytic symbionts associated with plant roots. They form associations with a wide range of hosts in diverse soil types and climatic regions of the world. This review describes VAM occurrence in agricultural production systems and the effects that cultural practices have on them. The role of VAM fungi in improving the growth of plants by increasing the absorption of phosphorus and micronutrients and enhancing tolerance to drought is reviewed. The potential for commercial use of VAM is described along with the most recent advances in inoculum production technology. New approaches to identification of VAM fungi, including ELISA with polyclonal and monoclonal antibodies, isozyme analysis, and restriction fragment length polymorphism are discussed in the context of a model for research and development of VAM-fungus inoculation.

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Millner, P.D. (1991). Characterization and use of vesicular-arbuscular mycorrhizae in agricultural production systems. In: Keister, D.L., Cregan, P.B. (eds) The Rhizosphere and Plant Growth. Beltsville Symposia in Agricultural Research, vol 14. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-3336-4_72

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