Plants,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
12(7), P. 1552 - 1552
Published: April 4, 2023
Impatiens
glandulifera
or
Himalayan
balsam
is
one
of
the
most
invasive
weeds
across
Europe
and
can
seriously
reduce
native
plant
diversity.
It
often
forms
continuous
monocultures
along
river
banks,
but
mechanisms
this
arrested
succession
are
largely
unknown.
Here,
we
investigated
effect
arbuscular
mycorrhizal
(AM)
fungi
on
competitive
ability
with
two
species,
Plantago
lanceolata
Holcus
lanatus.
We
also
studied
how
competition
affects
colonisation
by
foliar
endophytes
mycorrhizas
other
co-occurring
Urtica
dioica
Cirsium
arvense.
Mycorrhizal
reduced
growth
when
plants
were
grown
singly,
appeared
to
have
little
experienced
intra-
interspecific
competition.
Competition
together
addition
had
no
P.
biomass,
suggesting
that
beneficial
latter,
enabling
it
compete
effectively
balsam.
However,
was
not
so
H.
Meanwhile,
endophyte
numbers
in
U.
C.
arvense,
leading
enhanced
susceptibility
these
insect
attack.
known
degrade
soil
fungal
populations
neighbouring
plants.
This
allows
itself
thereby
monocultures.
New Phytologist,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
242(4), P. 1486 - 1506
Published: Jan. 31, 2024
Summary
Mycorrhizal
symbioses
between
plants
and
fungi
are
vital
for
the
soil
structure,
nutrient
cycling,
plant
diversity,
ecosystem
sustainability.
More
than
250
000
species
associated
with
mycorrhizal
fungi.
Recent
advances
in
genomics
related
approaches
have
revolutionized
our
understanding
of
biology
ecology
associations.
The
genomes
250+
been
released
hundreds
genes
that
play
pivotal
roles
regulating
symbiosis
development
metabolism
characterized.
rDNA
metabarcoding
metatranscriptomics
provide
novel
insights
into
ecological
cues
driving
communities
functions
expressed
by
these
associations,
linking
to
traits
such
as
acquisition
organic
matter
decomposition.
Here,
we
review
genomic
studies
revealed
involved
uptake
development,
discuss
adaptations
fundamental
evolution
lifestyles.
We
also
evaluated
services
provided
networks
how
hold
promise
sustainable
agriculture
forestry
enhancing
stress
tolerance.
Overall,
unraveling
intricate
dynamics
is
paramount
promoting
sustainability
addressing
current
pressing
environmental
concerns.
This
ends
major
frontiers
further
research.
Fungal Diversity,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
128(1), P. 1 - 165
Published: Oct. 15, 2024
Abstract
Fungi
are
one
of
the
most
diverse
groups
organisms
with
an
estimated
number
species
in
range
2–3
million.
The
higher-level
ranking
fungi
has
been
discussed
framework
molecular
phylogenetics
since
Hibbett
et
al.,
and
definition
higher
ranks
(e.g.,
phyla)
‘true
fungi’
have
revised
several
subsequent
publications.
Rapid
accumulation
novel
genomic
data
advancements
now
facilitate
a
robust
precise
foundation
for
classification
within
kingdom.
This
study
provides
updated
kingdom
,
drawing
upon
comprehensive
phylogenomic
analysis
Holomycota
which
we
outline
well-supported
nodes
fungal
tree
explore
more
contentious
groupings.
We
accept
19
phyla
Fungi,
viz
.
Aphelidiomycota
Ascomycota
Basidiobolomycota
Basidiomycota
Blastocladiomycota
Calcarisporiellomycota
Chytridiomycota
Entomophthoromycota
Entorrhizomycota
Glomeromycota
Kickxellomycota
Monoblepharomycota
Mortierellomycota
Mucoromycota
Neocallimastigomycota
Olpidiomycota
Rozellomycota
Sanchytriomycota,
Zoopagomycota
In
phylogenies,
Caulochytriomycota
resides
;
thus,
former
is
regarded
as
synonym
latter,
while
Caulochytriomycetes
viewed
class
provide
description
each
phylum
followed
by
its
classes.
A
new
subphylum,
Sanchytriomycotina
Karpov
introduced
only
subphylum
Sanchytriomycota
subclass
Pneumocystomycetidae
Kirk
al.
Pneumocystomycetes
invalid
thus
validated.
Placements
fossil
classes
also
discussed,
providing
examples.
Frontiers in Microbiology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: Feb. 7, 2024
Phosphorus
(P)
deficiency
is
a
common
problem
in
croplands
where
phosphate-based
fertilizers
are
regularly
used
to
maintain
bioavailable
P
for
plants.
However,
due
their
limited
mobility
the
soil,
there
has
been
an
increased
interest
microorganisms
that
can
convert
insoluble
into
form,
and
use
develop
phosphate-solubilizing
bioinoculants
as
alternative
conventional
of
fertilizers.
In
this
study,
we
proposed
two
independent
experiments
explored
entirely
different
habitats
trap
bacteria
(PSBs).
first
experiment,
PSBs
were
isolated
from
rhizoplane
native
plant
species
grown
rock-phosphate
(RP)
mining
area.
A
subset
24
bacterial
isolates
210
morphotypes
was
selected
inorganic
phosphate
solubilizing
activities
using
tricalcium
(TCP)
sole
source.
second
innovative
experimental
setup
select
mycohyphospheric
associated
arbuscular
mycorrhizal
fungal
hyphae,
indigenous
soils
agronomic
have
trapped
membrane
bag
filled
with
RP.
25
44
tested
activities.
These
subsets
then
screened
additional
growth-promoting
(PGP)
traits,
16S
rDNA
sequencing
performed
identification.
Overall,
isolation
resulted
diverse
phylogenetic
affiliations
PSB
collection,
showing
only
4
genera
(24%)
5
(17%)
shared
between
communities,
thus
underlining
value
protocols,
including
isolate
selection
method,
selecting
greater
biodiversity
cultivable
PSB.
All
positive
ammonia
production.
Indol-3-acetic
acid
(IAA)
production
observed
13
20
isolates,
respectively
among
PSB,
ranging,
respectively,
32.52
330.27
μg
mL
−1
41.4
963.9
.
Only
five
12
positively
N
2
fixation.
Four
identified
siderophore
producers,
while
none
were.
The
phenotype
one
isolate,
assigned
Pseudomonas
,
showed
four
additive
PGP
Some
strains
belonging
dominant
Bacillus
could
be
considered
potential
candidates
further
formulation
biofertilizer
order
bioinoculant
consortia
promote
nutrition
growth
RP-enriched
soils.
Applied Soil Ecology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
202, P. 105559 - 105559
Published: July 31, 2024
Ensuring
sustainable
agriculture
is
crucial
amidst
global
challenges,
demanding
effective
methods
to
enhance
soil
health
and
nutrient
cycling.
Microbial
inoculants,
particularly
arbuscular
mycorrhizal
(AM)
fungi,
offer
promising
solutions.
However,
concerns
persist
regarding
the
efficacy
quality
control
of
commercial
products.
Past
work
assessing
inoculants
have
not
controlled
for
fertilizers
added
individual
products
when
product
effects
under
typical
use.
This
study
examines
twenty-three
using
conventions
organic
production
shed
light
on
differences
between
laboratory
grown
products,
field
soil.
Employing
a
comprehensive
approach,
were
assessed
through
spore
enumeration,
root
infection
potential,
crop
growth
response.
The
results
uncover
significant
shortcomings
in
many
compared
fungi.
Key
findings
include
discrepancies
up
100
%
reported
propagule
counts
versus
concentrations,
insufficient
colonization
by
contamination
fungal
plant
pathogens,
Olpidium,
Moreover,
while
fungi
exhibited
superior
symbiotic
relationships
with
host
plants
due
increased
abilities
benefit,
often
failed
deliver
benefits
are
for.
These
highlight
urgent
need
improved
standards
practices
within
inoculant
industry.
Scientia Horticulturae,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
315, P. 111993 - 111993
Published: March 24, 2023
An
adequate
clonal
selection
could
help
the
adaptation
of
Vitis
vinifera
cv.
Tempranillo
to
warming.
Moreover,
resilience
elevated
air
temperatures
increases
when
associated
with
arbuscular
mycorrhizal
fungi
(AMF).
Our
objective
was
assess
if
association
can
counteract
deleterious
effect
on
plant
performance
and
fruit
quality
in
clones
(CL)
highly
sensitive
Fruit
bearing
cuttings
CL-843
were
cultivated
under
greenhouse
conditions.
Assay
included
plants
inoculated
(+M)
or
not
(-M)
AMF
grown
at
either
24/14°C
28/18°C
day/night
temperatures.
Elevated
shortened
period
between
set
veraison
both
–M
+M
also
maturity
plants.
Photosynthetic
rates
higher
warm
irrespective
inoculation,
but
sugars
proteins
leaves
decreased
-M
these
environmental
Warming
induced
accumulation
Ca,
P,
Cu
Mn
all
those
Mg
Zn
a
greater
extent
Only
mature
berries
maintained
balance
organic
acids
increased
Arg-to
Pro-ratio
The
may
result
more
source
N
for
yeasts
during
must
fermentation
process
mitigate
pH
ethanol
levels
found
wines
elaborated
grapes
developed
low-moderate
However,
extrapolating
findings
fields
Mediterranean
region
areas
subjected
intense
warming
frequent
heatwaves
deserves
further
study.
Deleted Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
1(1), P. 015005 - 015005
Published: March 27, 2024
Abstract
Changing
climates
are
causing
agricultural
water
shortages
at
unprecedented
scales
and
magnitudes,
especially
in
regions
historically
reliant
on
irrigation.
Identifying
understanding
systems
of
farming
that
allow
continuity
operations
times
scarcity
increasingly
urgent
needs.
Vegetable
dry
relies
winter
rains
stored
soils
to
reduce
irrigation
0–2
events
per
season
has
become
prevalent
California’s
Central
Coast
recent
decades.
Until
now,
this
system
been
unexplored
scientific
literature
beyond
extension
publications,
despite
its
promise
as
a
model
for
low-water
agriculture
arid
regions.
Dry
farm
management
presents
unique
challenge
given
low
content
restricts
nutrient
access
surface
soils,
which
farmers
typically
target
fertility
management.
Managing
soil
nutrients
depth,
well
microorganisms
help
plants
alleviate
stress
(e.g.
arbuscular
mycorrhizal
fungi,
or
AMF)
could
be
crucial
success.
We
engaged
collaborative
research
design
process
with
managing
seven
commercial
tomato
fields
identify
answer
three
key
questions:
1.
What
the
depths
influence
harvest
outcomes
soils?,
2.
Are
commercially
available
AMF
inoculants
effective
improving
outcomes?,
3.
How
does
broader
fungal
community
change
those
changes
associated
outcomes?
Only
below
60
cm
depth
were
correlated
yield
fruit
quality.
identified
class,
Sordariomycetes,
‘signature’
group
distinguished
them
from
irrigated
positive
quality,
while
inoculation
showed
little
benefit.
These
findings
can
inform
practices
optimize
guide
policymakers
alike
efforts
minimize
use.
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(4), P. 1676 - 1676
Published: Feb. 18, 2025
Arbuscular
mycorrhizal
fungi
(AMF)
play
a
pivotal
role
in
sustainable
agriculture
by
enhancing
nutrient
efficiency
and
reducing
the
dependence
on
synthetic
fertilizers.
Developing
these
sustainable,
effective
products
requires
knowledge
of
target
plant
its
associated
microbial
communities
production
landscape
interest.
This
study
focused
AMF
populations
with
Tir
wheat
six
main
locations
Türkiye’s
Van
Lake
Basin.
The
Erçek-Özalp-Saray
region
exhibited
highest
organic
matter
values.
Higher
available
phosphorous
contents
were
found
for
Erciş-Patnos
Muradiye.
density
(120
spores/10
g
soil)
frequency
(75%),
while
lowest
(45
was
recorded
Sand
correlated
positively
spore
number
negatively
silt
clay.
Based
results,
elected
as
best
location
isolation
spores
suitable
development
microbial-based
tools
cultivation.
These
results
are
very
important
current
context
climate
change,
which
mandates
use
low-impact
environmental
strategies.
Further
research
should
explore
interactions
AMFs
other
microorganisms
to
optimize
their
ecological
benefits.
However,
this
provide
valuable
basis
future
investigations
AMF-based