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Roles of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi on Soil Fertility: Contribution in the Improvement of Physical, Chemical, and Biological Properties of the Soil

Abdoulaye Fofana Fall, Grace Nakabonge, Joseph Ssekandi, Hassna Founoune-Mboup, Samuel Obeng Apori, Abibatou Ndiaye, Arfang Badji, Khady Ngom

Frontiers in Fungal Biology · 2022

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Summary

Many of the world's soils are experiencing degradation at an alarming rate. Climate change and some agricultural management practices, such as tillage and excessive use of chemicals, have all contributed to the degradation of soil fertility. Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi (AMFs) contribute to the improvement of soil fertility. Here, a short review focusing on the role of AMF in improving soil fertility is presented. The aim of this review was to explore the role of AMF in improving the chemical, physical, and biological properties of the soil. We highlight some beneficial effects of AMF on soil carbon sequestration, nutrient contents, microbial activities, and soil structure. AMF has a positive impact on the soil by producing organic acids and glomalin, which protect from soil erosion, chela

Source type
Peer-reviewed study
DOI
10.3389/ffunb.2022.723892
Catalogue ID
SNmojxdev1-1rsz32
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