Arbuscular mycorrhizal Fungi as Inspiration for Sustainable Technology

• Published in: Encyclopedia (Basel, Switzerland) Vol. 4; no. 3; pp. 1188 - 1200
• Main Authors: Torres, Maria J., Moreira, Geisianny, Bhadha, Jehangir H., McLamore, Eric S.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Naples MDPI AG 30.07.2024
• Subjects: arbuscular mycorrhizal; Bioavailability; Carbon; Dietary minerals; Enzymes; Fungi; Microorganisms; Mutualism; Nutrients; Phosphatase; Phosphates; Phosphorus; Proteins; sensors; Symbiosis; technology

This review illuminates established knowledge of root–arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF)–plant mutualism to study the uptake of phosphorus (P) as a critical element for plant nutrition. We focus on P cycling, underscoring the role of AMF in enhancing P acquisition and plant resilience in the rhizosp...