Mycorrhizal fungi : soil, agriculture, and environmental implications / Susanne M. Fulton, editor.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Fulton, Susanne M.

Series:

Air, water and soil pollution science and technology series.

Agriculture issues and policies series.

Air, water and soil pollution science and technology

Agriculture issues and policies

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Mycorrhizal fungi.

Mycorrhizas in agriculture.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (275 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York : Nova Science Publishers, c2011.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Abuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi are ubiquitous in soils around the world where they form symbiotic associations with the majority of plant species. The beneficial effects of AM fungi are well known. They are seen as the cornerstone of sustainability in agro-ecosystems. This book presents research in the study of mycorrhizal fungi.

Contents:

Intro

MYCORRHIZAL FUNGI: SOIL, AGRICULTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPLICATIONS

CONTENTS

PREFACE

Chapter 1 ARBUSCULAR MYCORRHIZAL FUNGI IN CHALLENGING ENVIRONMENT- A PROSPECTIVE

ABSTRACT

INTRODUCTION

IMPORTANCE OF AMF FOR ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION AND RESOURCE CONSERVATION

Transgenic Crops

Heavy Metals

Critical Role of AMF in Carbon Sequestration

MICROBIAL INTERACTIONS AND ENVIRONMENT

RESPONSIVENESS OF AMF IN AGRICULTURE

Moisture and Drought Stress

pH

Tillage

Fertilizers and Pesticides

Protective Role of Mycorrhizal Fungi

ROLE OF MYCORRHIZAL IN AFFORESTATION AND AGROFORESTRY

CONCLUSION

REFERENCES

Chapter 2 ARBUSCULAR MYCORRHIZAS IN AGROECOSYSTEMS

Abstract

Introduction

Mycorrhizal Symbiosis in Agroecosystems

Effect of Tillage, Crop Rotation and Fertilization

Effect of Fertilization on Pastures

Effect of N Fertilization in Crops

Other Crops

Taxonomical and Biodiversity Studies of Mycorrhizas

Application of AMF in Agriculture

Soil Conditions in the Agroecosystems

Challenges to Melhoration of Agricultural Systems

Outlook and Conclusion

Acknowledgments

References

Chapter 3 PLANT COEXISTENCE AND DIVERSITY MEDIATED BELOWGROUND: THE IMPORTANCE OF MYCORRHIZAL NETWORKS

1. REGULATION FORCES SELECTING FOR MYCORRHIZAL FUNGAL COMMUNITY COMPOSITION AND DISTRIBUTION

1.1. Host Specificity

1.2. Seasonality

1.3. Abiotic Factors

1.4. Additional Factors

2. MYCORRHIZAL SYMBIOSIS EFFECTS ON PLANT GROWTH AND COMPETITIVE PERFORMANCE

3. IMPLICATIONS OF MYCORRHIZAL SYMBIOSIS FEEDBACKS FOR PLANT DIVERSITY AND COMMUNITY DISTRIBUTION

3.1. Maintenance of Multi-species Assemblages in Plant Community

3.2. Species Replacement in Plant Community.

CONCLUSION

Chapter 4 MYCORRHIZAL FUNGI AND ECOSYSTEM EFFICIENCY

HYPHAL NETWORK

ENHANCED WATER AND NUTRIENT UPTAKE

PRODUCTION OF PLANT HORMONES

CONTROLLING PLANT PATHOGENS

IMPROVING SOIL STRUCTURE

ALLEVIATING SOIL STRESSES

Drought and AM Fungi

Salinity and AM Fungi

Soil Compaction and AM Fungi

Chapter 5 INFLUENCE OF ORGANIC POLLUTANTS ON ARBUSCULAR MYCORRHIZAL FUNGI

HYDROCARBONS

EFFLUENTS

FUNGICIDES

PESTICIDES

INSECTICIDES

HERBICIDES

NEMATICIDES

FERTILIZERS

Chapter 6 MYCORRHIZOSPHERE INTERACTIONS MEDIATED THROUGH RHIZODEPOSITIONS AND ARBUSCULAR MYCORRHIZAL HYPHODEPOSITION AND THEIR APPLICATION IN SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE

1. INTRODUCTION

2. THE MYCORRHIZOSPHERE

3. MYCORRHIZOSPHERE INTERACTIONS THROUGH RHIZODEPOSITIONS

3.1. Interaction of AM Fungi with Rhizobacteria

3.1.1. Interactions of AM Fungi with Free-living PGPRs

3.1.2. Interactions of AM Fungi with Symbiotic N2-fixing Bacteria

3.2. Interactions of AM Fungi with Mycorrhizosphere Fungal Community

3.2.1. Interactions of AM Fungi with Saprotrophic Microorganisms Community

3.2.2. Interactions of AM Fungi with the Pathogenic Fungal Community

4. MYCORRHIZOSPHERE INTERACTIONS MEDIATED THROUGH ARBUSCULAR MYCORRHIZAL HYPHO-DEPOSITION

5. MYCORRHIZOSPHERIC BIOACTIVE MOLECULES AND THEIR APPLICATION IN SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE

6. MYCORRHIZOSPHERE INOCULATION WITH MULTIPLE BENEFICIAL MICROORGANISMS IN SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE

7. CONCLUSION

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

Chapter 7 APPLICATION EFFICIENCY OF ARBUSCULAR MYCORRHIZAS IN SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE IN CHINA: A REVIEW

INTRODUCTION.

1. RESEARCH STATUS OF MYCORRHIZATION ON CROP FITNESS AND PRODUCTIVITY

1.1. Field Crops

1.1.1. Cereal Crops

1.1.2. Legume Crops

1.1.3. Tuber Crops

1.2. Industrial Crops

1.2.1. Fibre Crops

1.2.2. Oil Crops

1.2.3. Sugar Crops

1.2.4. Tobacco

1.2.5. Tea Plants

1.2.6. Offcinals Medicinal Plants

1.3. Vegetables

1.4. Production of Micropropagated Seedlings

2. SUMMARY AND PROSPECTS

Chapter 8 INCREASED SOLUBLE CARBON FROM ARBUSCULAR MYCORRHIZAL FUNGAL COLONIZATION ALTERS CARBON AND NITROGEN MINERALIZATION

CHANGES IN SOIL RESPIRATION FROM AM COLONIZATION

ARBUSCULAR MYCORRHIZAL EFFECTS ON NITROGEN MINERALIZATION

CHANGES IN THE FORM OF CARBON WITH AM COLONIZATION

CHANGES IN CARBON TURNOVER TIME IN SOIL

CHANGES IN SOIL ORGANIC CARBON

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Chapter 9 ARBUSCULAR MYCORRHIZAL INTERACTIONS WITH RHIZOBACTERIA OR SAPROTROPHIC FUNGI AND ITS IMPLICATIONS TO BIOLOGICAL CONTROL OF PLANT DISEASES

INTERACTION BETWEEN AMF AND BENEFICIAL RHIZOSPHERE MICROBIOTA

IN VITRO INTERACTIONS

INTERACTION EFFECT ON PLANT GROWTH

INTERACTION EFFECT ON THE POPULATION OR COLONIZATION OF CO-INOCULANT

A. Impact on AMF Root Colonization

B. Impact on Rhizosphere Soil or Root Colonization of PGPR or PGPF

EFFECTS ON PLANT DISEASE SUPPRESSION

EFFECTS AGAINST PLANT NEMATODES

FIELD APPLICATION

CURRENT APPLICATION OF AMF AND PGPR OR PGPF

CONCLUSION AND IMPLICATIONS TO BIOLOGICAL CONTROL OF PLANT DISEASES

Chapter 10 ARBUSCULAR MYCORRHIZAL FUNGI IN HEAVY METAL POLLUTED SOILS AND TOLERANCE MECHANISMS

ARBUSCULAR MYCORRHIZAL FUNGI IN HEAVY METAL POLLUTED SOILS

ARBUSCULAR MYCORRHIZAL FUNGI AND TOLERANCE TO HEAVY METALS.

TOLERANCE MECHANISMS OF ARBUSCULAR MYCORRHIZAL FUNGI TO HEAVY METALS

Chapter 11 PLANT DROUGHT TOLERANCE ENHANCEMENT BY ARBUSCULAR MYCORRHIZAL SYMBIOSIS

AM SYMBIOSIS IMPROVES ROOT WATER UPTAKE UNDER DROUGHT CONDITIONS

AM SYMBIOSIS, DROUGHT AND WATER USE EFFICIENCY

AM SYMBIOSIS, DROUGHT AND ANTIOXIDANT CAPACITY

PERSPECTIVES

Chapter 12 TOLERANCE TO HIGH TEMPERATURE STRESS AND ANTIOXIDANT RESPONSE IN MYCORRHIZAL STRAWBERRY PLANTS RAISED IN SUMMER

MATERIALS AND METHODS

Inoculation of AMF

Estimation of Browning in Shoots and Roots

Evaluation of AMF Colonization Level

Analysis of Antioxidative Abilities

RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

INDEX.

Notes:

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

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ISBN:

1-61209-479-1

OCLC:

831658089