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Roles of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi in plant growth and disease management for sustainable agriculture

Muhammad Umer, Naureen Anwar, Mustansar Mubeen, Yun Li, Amjad Ali, Mohammed O. Alshaharni, Pingwu Liu

Frontiers in Microbiology · 2025

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Summary

, enhancing their collective biocontrol efficacy against a broad spectrum of soil-borne pathogens, including fungi, bacteria, and nematodes. Through modulation of root exudates, glomalin-mediated soil aggregation, and microbiome restructuring, AMF contributes to the establishment of disease-suppressive soils. Genomic and transcriptomic studies have elucidated key components of the common symbiosis-signaling pathway, supporting AMF-host specificity and functional outcomes. AMF is a promising biotechnological tool for integrated pest, disease, and nutrient management. Advancing their application in field settings requires targeted research on strain-host-environment interactions, formulation technologies, and long-term ecosystem impacts, aligning AMF-based strategies with the goals of resili

Source type
Peer-reviewed study
DOI
10.3389/fmicb.2025.1616273
Catalogue ID
SNmok3ixz6-l3vbh8
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