scholarly journals Dendrocalamus strictus ((Roxb.) Nees): A Suitable Host for the Maintenance and Propagation of AM Fungi under Temperate Conditions

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Shipra Singh ◽  
Ajay Kumar ◽  
Anita Pandey ◽  
Lok Man S. Palni
Keyword(s):  
Host Plant ◽  
Arbuscular Mycorrhizal ◽  
Am Fungi ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Spore Density ◽  
Shoot Biomass ◽  
Fungal Colonization ◽  
Growth Enhancement ◽  
Mycorrhizal Dependency ◽  
Dendrocalamus Strictus

Dendrocalamus strictus ((Roxb.) Nees) was tested as a perennial host plant for propagation of an arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungal consortium, initially isolated from rhizosphere of tea plants growing in the colder regions. The host performance in terms of colonization and spore production was compared with two annual hosts. The mycorrhizal dependency and growth enhancement potential were analyzed to test the suitability of D. strictus as a host plant. After 90 days of growth, 77.2% roots of D. strictus were found to be colonized by AM fungi with a spore count of 7 per g soil. AM fungal colonization and spore density values were lower in case of the host plants tested. Growth of D. strictus plants was found to be enhanced, in terms of all studied parameters; significant increases were recorded in shoot length as well as fresh and dry weight of shoots, a part of commercial importance. Similarly, P content, protein concentration, chlorophyll a and chlorophyll b contents were found to increase significantly. These data suggest that D. strictus can be used for the multiplication of AM fungi, isolated originally from the rhizosphere of tea; simultaneously, higher shoot biomass can provide additional economic benefit, using this environment friendly technology.

scholarly journals Isolation and Screening of Mycorrhizal Fungi from Citrus Nurseries and Orchards and Inoculation Studies

HortScience ◽  
1996 ◽  
Vol 31 (3) ◽  
pp. 366-369 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amelia Camprubí ◽  
Cinta Calvet
Keyword(s):  
Mycorrhizal Fungi ◽  
Arbuscular Mycorrhizal ◽  
Am Fungi ◽  
Poncirus Trifoliata ◽  
Plant Production ◽  
Growth Enhancement ◽  
Mycorrhizal Dependency ◽  
Cleopatra Mandarin ◽  
Swingle Citrumelo ◽  
Selection Of

The selection of the most effective arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi for growth enhancement of citrus cultivars used as rootstocks was the first step toward development of an AM inoculation system in citrus nurseries in Spain. AM fungi were isolated from citrus nurseries and orchards in the major citrus-growing areas of eastern Spain. The most common AM fungi found in citrus soils belonged to Glomus species, and G. mosseae (Nicol. & Gerd.) Gerdemann & Trappe and G. intraradices Schenck & Smith were the AM fungi most frequently associated with citrus roots. The most effective fungus for growth enhancement of citrus rootstocks was G. intraradices. Significant differences in mycorrhizal dependency among rootstocks were confirmed. Sour orange (Citrus aurantium L.) and Cleopatra mandarin (C. reshni L.) were more dependent than Troyer citrange [C. sinensis (L.) Obs. × Poncirus trifoliata (L.) Raf.] and Swingle citrumelo (C. paradisi Macf. × P. trifoliata). Moreover, several inoculation systems for plant production were evaluated for their effectiveness in promoting root colonization of the rootstock cultivars.

scholarly journals Effect of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and planting media on seedlings growth of Helicteres isora L. in the nursery

2021 ◽  
Vol 914 (1) ◽  
pp. 012049
Author(s):  
D Prameswari ◽  
R S B Irianto ◽  
F D Tuheteru ◽  
T Kalima
Keyword(s):  
Rice Husk ◽  
Mycorrhizal Fungi ◽  
Arbuscular Mycorrhizal ◽  
Am Fungi ◽  
Mixed Media ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Growth Media ◽  
Tree Seedlings ◽  
Mycorrhizal Dependency ◽  
Helicteres Isora

Abstract A screw tree (Helicteres isora L.) is a small/large shrub species that grows and spreads in many Asian countries, including Indonesia (NTT and Maluku). It is a medicinal plant commonly used to treat many diseases, such as bleeding and constipation. This study aimed to determine the effect of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal (AM) fungi and planting media on the growth of screw tree seedlings in a nursery. This research was conducted at Bogor Forest Research and Development Center’s nursery, Indonesia. This study consisted of two factors: AM fungi with three levels, namely control, Glomus aggregatum and Glomus clarum and growth media with two levels, namely mixed media of soil: rice husk charcoal (2:1) and mixed soil of media: rice husk charcoal: cocopeat (2:1:1). The results showed that treatment of G. aggregatum and soil mixed of media: rice husk charcoal: cocopeat (2:1:1) was significantly different from other treatments except for G. clarum and soil mixture of media: rice husk charcoal: cocopeat (2:1:1) that significantly increased height, diameter and dry weight of seedlings and the values were 97, 56, 126 and 46, 37, 127% compared to the control. Mycorrhizal dependency of screw tree was very high (126 and 127%). Generally, interaction treatment of G. clarum and mixed media of soil: rice husk charcoal: cocopeat (2:1:1) increased the growth of 11-month-old screw tree in the nursery.

scholarly journals A differential capacity of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal colonization under well-watered conditions and its relationship with drought stress mitigation in unimproved vs. improved soybean genotypes

Botany ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 96 (2) ◽  
pp. 135-144 ◽  
Author(s):  
María Soraya Salloum ◽  
María Florencia Menduni ◽  
Celina Mercedes Luna
Keyword(s):  
Drought Stress ◽  
Growth Parameters ◽  
Selection Criterion ◽  
Arbuscular Mycorrhizal ◽  
Field Capacity ◽  
Am Fungi ◽  
Mineral Nutrient ◽  
Fungal Colonization ◽  
Mycorrhizal Dependency ◽  
Soybean Genotypes

Modern breeding programs may cause a reduction in plant responsiveness to arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi. In this study, we tested the hypothesis that responses such as higher arbuscule formation and mycorrhizal dependency (MD) in unimproved soybean genotypes than in improved genotypes is related to drought stress tolerance caused by enhanced growth parameters and oxidative stress regulation. Firstly, four unimproved and four improved soybean genotypes were compared under well-watered conditions. After 20 days, all of the unimproved soybean genotypes showed increased arbuscule formation, as well as a positive and higher MD index in foliar mineral nutrient and growth parameters compared with the four improved genotypes. Secondly, tolerance to drought stress was evaluated in the two improved soybean genotypes and the two unimproved genotypes selected for the most contrasting response to arbuscule formation under well-watered conditions. After 20 days of 30% of field capacity, arbuscule formation was higher in the unimproved than improved genotypes. Mycorrhizal dependency evaluated as leaf area as well as shoot and root dry mass were highest in the unimproved AM genotypes. Moreover, levels of malondiadehide were lower and proline was higher in the unimproved rather than the improved genotypes. The potential capacity of arbuscule formation is discussed as a selection criterion to identify improved soybean genotypes with increased efficiency under well-watered conditions and an enhanced capacity to relieve drought stress.

Differential effects of indigenous arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and phosphate solubilizing bacteria on maize growth in phosphate-fertilized and unfertilized acid soil

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (11) ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Ishita Paul ◽  
Bernd Steingrobe ◽  
Pratap Bhanu Singh Bhadoria
Keyword(s):  
Mycorrhizal Fungi ◽  
Soil Analysis ◽  
Acid Soil ◽  
Arbuscular Mycorrhizal ◽  
Am Fungi ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Nutrient Utilization ◽  
Shoot Biomass ◽  
Phosphate Solubilizing Bacteria ◽  
Fungal Propagules

Biofertilizers may be developed using indigenous arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi and phosphatesolubilizing microorganisms (PSM) isolated from rhizosphere of maize grown on acid laterite soil in eastern India. Microbial colonies thus screened yielded a pigmented, gram negative eubacterial strain which solubilized P bound as ferric phosphate. Fungal inocula for AM were prepared from dried rootlets. Potcultivated maize seedlings were inoculated with PSM and AM fungal propagules under application of two levels of inorganic P (0 and 100 mg/kg soil). Analysis of shoot samples and rhizosphere soil harvested at 20 and 40 days after sowing (DAS) indicated that AM fungi efficiently acquired P for the seedlings in highly depleted soil, gaining over 186% shoot biomass over non-inoculated seedlings in P-0 condition. Inoculation with PSMs gave high concentrations of mobilized P in rhizosphere under P100 condition. Joint treatment with AM, PSM and P100 gave more than 32% increase in shoot dry weight at 40 DAS over solo P100 application – significantly higher than the next best level of shoot biomass obtained (12.4% over solo P100 application) at AM treatment under P0 condition. These results indicated opposite nutrient utilization strategies by AM fungi and PSM in maize rhizosphere, emphasizing holistic application of native biofertilizer components.

scholarly journals Assessment of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal (AM) fungi of Glyphochloa santapaui: Vulnerable and endemic grass species of Maharashtra, India.

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (5) ◽  
pp. 2251
Author(s):  
Vishal Ramchandra Kamble ◽  
Meghana M. Kolekar ◽  
Sonali S. Lanjekar ◽  
Yadvendradatta R. Yadav
Keyword(s):  
Fungal Endophytes ◽  
Arbuscular Mycorrhizal ◽  
Am Fungi ◽  
Fungal Species ◽  
Iucn Red List ◽  
Spore Density ◽  
Grass Species ◽  
Fungal Colonization ◽  
Plant Soil ◽  
Anthropogenic Threats

Glyphochloa santapaui (S.K. Jain & Deshp.) Clayton santapaui is endemic to Maharashtra state restricted to Ferricrete-Lateritic rocky plateaus at Sindhudurg and Ratnagiri district. Due to ongoing anthropogenic threats this species is rated as Vulnerable under IUCN Red List of Threatened Species and hence attention is needed toward its conservation.The lateritic plant-soil interactions in different taxa is dependent to their microbial or mycorrhizal associates. So far endemic grass species - Arbuscular mycorrhizal associations on Lateritic rocky plateaus are poorly investigated. In present paper critical assessment of AM fungal colonization in roots of vulnerable- endemic grass Glyphochloa santapaui is interpreted. Overall colonization percentage was 71.80%. Moreover, root segments of some samples were commonly co-colonized by dark septate hyphae (dsh) of other fungal endophytes (Ofe) and AM fungi. In present assessment, four Glomeromycota families viz., Acaulosporaceae, Diversisporaceae, Gigasporaceae and Glomeraceae were recorded comprising 18 species under 6 genera. These AM fungal species are viz., Acaulospora elegans, A. rehmii, A. scrobiculata,  A. tuberculata,  A. appendicula;  Diversispora epigaea; Gigaspora albida, G. gigantea, G. margarita, G. rosea; Scutellospora calospora S. dipurpusescrns; Glomus gerdemanni, G. hoi, G. occultum, G. versiforme, G. warcuppi and  Sclerocystis sinuosa.  On the basis of analysis of spore density and relative abundance, two dominanting species of AM fungi viz., Diversispora epigaea and Gigaspora gigantea were recognized.

scholarly journals Application of Mycorrhizal Technology for Improving Yield Production of Common Bean Plants

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 191-197 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gamal M. Abdel-Fattah ◽  
Wafaa M. Shukry ◽  
Mahmoud M.B. Shokr ◽  
Mai A. Ahmed
Keyword(s):  
Common Bean ◽  
Arbuscular Mycorrhizal ◽  
Am Fungi ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Mycorrhizal Dependency ◽  
Npk Fertilizers ◽  
Yield Production ◽  
Bean Plants ◽  
Mycorrhizal Plants ◽  
Common Bean Plants

This study aimed to investigate the effects of arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi with different levels of NPK fertilizers on yield production of common bean plants which common bean plants were subjected to five levels of NPK fertilizers (0, 25, 50, 75, 100 %). Application of AMF significantly increased the growth and yield components of common beans with minimized the levels of NPK comparing to equivalents non-mycorrhizal ones. The results obtained revealed that inoculation with AMF and the concentrations 50% and 75% of NPK with AMF are the greater than other concentrations and non-mycorrhizal plants. Mycorrhizal Common bean plants had significantly higher number of pods, length of one pod, pods weight, 100 seeds weight, weight of seed/plant and intensity of mycorrhizal colonization(M%) . Concentrations of nutrients (N, P, K, Ca and Mg) and total carbohydrates, crude protein and mycorrhizal dependency of some yield parameters were significantly increased in mycorrhizal plants at different NPK levels when comparing to those of non-mycorrhizal plants paticularly at (50% and 75%) concentration of NPK, but lower Na concentration in mycorrhizal common bean seeds than those of non-mycorrhizal.Int J Appl Sci Biotechnol, Vol 4(2): 191-197

scholarly journals Response of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi to Simulated Climate Changes by Reciprocal Translocation in Tibetan Plateau

2015 ◽  
Vol 43 (2) ◽  
pp. 488-493
Author(s):  
Zhaoyong SHI ◽  
Xubin YIN ◽  
Bede MICKAN ◽  
Fayuan WANG ◽  
Ying ZHANG ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Tibetan Plateau ◽  
Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi ◽  
Reciprocal Translocation ◽  
Mycorrhizal Fungi ◽  
Climate Changes ◽  
Arbuscular Mycorrhizal ◽  
Am Fungi ◽  
Spore Density ◽  
The Tibetan Plateau ◽  
Colonization Frequency

Arbuscular mycorrhiza (AM) fungi are considered as an important factor in predicting plants and ecosystem responses to climate changes on a global scale. The Tibetan Plateau is the highest region on Earth with abundant natural resources and one of the most sensitive region to climate changes. To evaluate the complex response of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi colonization and spore density to climate changes, a reciprocal translocation experiment was employed in Tibetan Plateau. The reciprocal translocation of quadrats to AM colonization and spore density were dynamic. Mycorrhizal colonization frequency presented contrary changed trend with elevations of quadrat translocation. Colonization frequency reduced or increased in majority quadrats translocated from low to high or from high to low elevation. Responses of colonization intensity to translocation of quadrats were more sensitive than colonization frequency. Arbuscular colonization showed inconsistent trend in increased or decreased quadrat. Vesicle colonization decreased with changed of quadrat from low to high elevations. However, no significant trend was observed. Although spore density was dynamic with signs of decreasing or increasing in translocated quadrats, the majority enhanced and declined respectively in descent and ascent quadrat treatments. It is crucial to understand the interactions between AM fungi and prairie grasses to accurately predict effects of climate change on these diverse and sensitive ecosystems. This study provided an opportunity for understanding the effect of climate changes on AM fungi.

scholarly journals Mycorrhizal association and influence on growth of Asian pigeonwings (Clitoria ternatea L.)

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (06) ◽  
pp. 5415
Author(s):  
Mane S. R. ◽  
Kumbhar V. R. ◽  
Birajdar G. M. ◽  
Naryankar R. S. ◽  
Gavali M. T. ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Root Colonization ◽  
Biomass Productivity ◽  
Arbuscular Mycorrhizal ◽  
Am Fungi ◽  
Spore Density ◽  
Clitoria Ternatea ◽  
Treated Condition ◽  
Mycorrhizal Association ◽  
Maximum Root ◽  
Herbal Medicinal

Clitoria ternatea L. is an excellent herbal medicinal plant. Arbusular Mycorrhizal fungal (AMF) colonization and biomass of three different tested conditions of Clitoria ternatea plant was investigated. Inoculums of indigenous AMF and Trichoderma harzianum was tested greenhouse experiment and compared with natural condition after 60th days of treatment. Percentage of Arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) infection, number of resting spores and AM fungi species varies in different land. Among three different conditions, natural conditions showed maximum root colonization (75.89%) than treated one but minimum spore density (358.8/100gsoil). Highest spore density (481.6/100g soil) was found in T. harzianum treated condition followed by indigenous AMF treatment Acaulospora Glomus and Sclerocystis these three genera were found frequently. AMF inoculums and T.harzianum treatments conditions were observed promising biomass data of 60th days after treatment (DAT).When AMF are more colonized to plants then enhanced the biomass productivity.

scholarly journals Biocontrol of Sclerotium rolfsii in Groundnut by Using Microbial Inoculants

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 124-130 ◽  
Author(s):  
Khirood DOLEY ◽  
Mayura DUDHANE ◽  
Mahesh BORDE
Keyword(s):  
Mycorrhizal Fungi ◽  
Antioxidant Activities ◽  
Sclerotium Rolfsii ◽  
Arbuscular Mycorrhizal ◽  
Am Fungi ◽  
Stem Rot ◽  
Mycorrhizal Dependency ◽  
Trichoderma Species ◽  
Arachis Hypogaea L ◽  
Microbial Strains

Sclerotium rolfsii (Sacc.) is the causal agent of stem-rot in groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.)crop. With the increase in demand for the groundnut, control of stem-rot efficiently by microbial strains is fast becoming inevitable as the conventional system of chemicals is degrading our ecosystem. This investigation here emphasizes on inoculation of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) and Trichoderma species for growth achievement and disease control. The present investigation showed that these microbial strains were found to be worth applying as they stimulated growth and decreased harmful effects of S. rolfsii (cv. ‘Western-51’). The increased biochemical parameters and antioxidant activities also indicated their defence related activities in groundnut plants. In spite of positive attributes meted out by these microbial strains towards groundnut crop, the interaction among AM fungi and Trichoderma species seemed to be less co-operative between each other which were noted when mycorrhizal dependency and percent root colonization were observed. However, in summary more practical application of low-input AM fungi along with Trichoderma species may be needed for the advancement of modern agricultural systems.

scholarly journals Mycorrhizae Applications in Sustainable Forestry

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dayakar Govindu ◽  
Anusha Duvva ◽  
Srinivas Podeti
Keyword(s):  
Plant Biomass ◽  
Arbuscular Mycorrhizal ◽  
Am Fungi ◽  
Sustainable Forestry ◽  
Symbiotic Association ◽  
Mycorrhizal Dependency ◽  
Crop Varieties ◽  
Am Symbiosis ◽  
Wide Scale ◽  
Forest Plants

Arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) association is the most common symbiotic association of plants with microbes. AM fungi occur in the majority of natural habitats and they provide a range of important biological services, in particular by improving plant nutrition, abiotic resistance, and soil structure and fertility. AM fungi also interact with most crop varieties and forest plants. The possible benefit of AM fungi in forestry can be achieved through a combination of inoculum methods. The mycorrhizal inoculum levels in the soil and their colonization in different forest plant roots which leads to reduce the fertilizers, pathogen effects and fungicides and to protect topsoil, soil erosion, and water-logging. Currently, several reports were suggested that AM symbiosis can improve the potential for different plant species. Two steps could be used to produce high yielding of different plant biomass that would be both mycorrhizal dependency and suitability for sowing into the field with high inoculum levels Therefore, the wide-scale inoculation of AM fungi on forest trees will become economically important. The successful research is required in the area of mass production of AM fungal inoculum and AM fungi associated with roots which will contribute to sustainable forestry.

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