Fungi associate with plant roots, forming a symbiotic relationship. Created with BioRender
Biofertilizers
The idea of using arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi
as “biofertilizers” is not new. Many companies
already sell fungal products that boost crop
growth and mineral uptake. Biofertilizers can boost plant growth and pest
resistance, but this effect often depends on
the context. Different species of arbuscular
mycorrhizal fungi can provide different
benefits, or sometimes no benefit at all.
Yet the effects of these biofertilizers on crops
are highly variable. And despite the growing
market interest, there is little proof they are
necessarily beneficial in every situation. Results can vary between crops too. One
cultivar might get a significant boost from
biofertilizer, whereas another one may not.
Differences in soil type, nutrient availability,
Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi associate with plants by colonising their roots.
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