Mycorrhizae is a symbiotic relationship between plant roots and fungi. Plants form symbiotic association with a multitude of microorganisms, both on and under the topsoil. Through underground mutualistic associations with bacteria and fungi, plants receive several benefits such as growth promotion, and reduction of biotic (pathogen attack) and abiotic (drought/salinity) stress. These plant-microbe association studies are at the heart of strategies by scientists and researchers to design bio formulations for enhancing agricultural productivity.Almost all land plants form symbiotic associations with mycorrhizal fungi. These below-ground fungi play a key role in terrestrial ecosystems as they regulate nutrient and carbon cycles, and influence soil structure and ecosystem multifunctionality. Up to 80% of plant N and P is provided by mycorrhizal fungi and many plant species depend on these symbionts for growth and survival.
This helps plants get better uptake of phosphorus, nitrogen and other micronutrients and even enables them to thrive in nutrient-deficient soil. Mycorrhiza is thus also used in land reclamation exercises.AdditionallyThereare other benefits like Improved Soil Structure, Increased Stress Tolerance, Reduced Nutrient Runoff, Greater Transplant Success,root hydraulic conductivity, increase the plant net photosynthetic capacity, improve stomatal conductance.
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