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The inevitability of arbuscular mycorrhiza for sustainability in organic agriculture—A critical review

Nirmal Philip George, Joseph George Ray

Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems · 2023

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Summary

The arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) are significant fertility-promoting microbes in soils. They enable soil fertility, soil-health and boost crop productivity. There are generalist and specialist groups among AMF in natural soils. Optimized use of specific AMF concerning crops and soils can improve agricultural sustainability. Thus, AMF is becoming an inevitable biological tool for improving crop productivity and soil health. Especially in the context of chemicalized agriculture undermining the sustainability of food security, safety, and human and ecosystem health, alternative agricultural means have become inevitable. Therefore, AMF has become essential in nature-friendly, organic agriculture. Of such farm fields, natural biological activity is enhanced to sustain soil fertility. Crop

Source type
Peer-reviewed study
DOI
10.3389/fsufs.2023.1124688
Catalogue ID
SNmok3ixz6-8pr2l2
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