Instant Insights: Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi

Chapter 1 - Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi as biostimulants for sustainable crop production: Michael Bitterlich, Leibniz-Institute of Vegetable and Ornamental Crops, Germany; Louis Mercy and Miguel Arato, INOQ GmbH, Germany; and Philipp Franken, Erfurt Research Centre for Horticultural Crops, University of Applied Sciences Erfurt and Institute of Microbiology, Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Germany; 1 Introduction 2 Functions and benefits of arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi 3 Requirements for successful implementation of arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi in sustainable plant production 4 The current market for mycorrhizal products 5 Conclusion 6 Where to look for further information 7 References
Chapter 2 - Advances in understanding arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal effects on soil nutrient cycling: Haiyang Zhang and Jeff R. Powell, Western Sydney University, Australia; 1 Introduction 2 Current understanding of AM fungi and nutrient cycling 3 AM fungal effects on soil fertility in an agronomic context 4 Future research: functional linkages between roots and AM fungi 5 Where to look for further information 6 References
Chapter 3 - The use of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi to improve root function and nutrient-use efficiency: Tom Thirkell, Grace Hoysted, Ashleigh Elliott and Katie Field, University of Leeds, UK; and Tim Daniell, University of Sheffield, UK; 1 Introduction 2 Mycorrhizal nutrient acquisition 3 AMF effects on root architecture 4 Barriers to AMF utilisation in agriculture 5 Adapt, replace, restore (or ignore?) 6 Conclusion 7 Future trends in research 8 Where to look for more information 9 References
Chapter 4 - The role of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi in tea cultivation: Shipra Singh and Anita Pandey, G. B. Pant National Institute of Himalayan Environment and Sustainable Development, India; and Lok Man S. Palni, Graphic Era University, India; 1 Introduction 2 AMF, tea and the tea rhizosphere 3 Development of AMF-based bioformulation for tea plantations 4 Plant growth promotion following inoculation with AMF consortia 5 AMF inoculation, tea growth and tea quality 6 Conclusion and future perspectives 7 Where to look for further information 8 Acknowledgements 9 References