“…One of the positive effects of the AMF is in function of the presence of the external mycelia, which play an important role in slow diffusion nutrient absorption, such as phosphorus and potassium (Minhoni & Auler, 2003;Souza et al, 2000;Tobar et al, 1994), increasing the nutritional content of the plants (An et al, 1993;Barea, 1991). Associated to this, the modifications caused by the AMF in the xylem structure, such as increase in the number and diameter of the metaxylem and secondary xylem cells, permitted a greater flow of nutrient absorption, such as nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, translocated to the upper part of the plant, culminating in accelerated growth (Souza, 2000;Souza et al, 2000).…”