AMF-induced tolerance to drought stress in citrus: A review

Mycorrhizal Inoculation Modulates Root Morphology and Root Phytohormone Responses in Trifoliate Orange under Drought Stress

“…The DS treatment significantly decreased root colonization by 27.7%, as compared with the WW treatment. Such reduction in root AM colonization by the DS may be due to relatively lower germination of AMF spores, lower carbohydrate supply from the host plant (Wu et al, 2013), and the decrease of root exudates (Fagbola et al, 2001). …”

“…AMs not only increase plant growth, but also enhance plant tolerance to abiotic stress, such as DS (Wu et al, 2013). In roots of pistachio plants under DS, inoculation with Glomus etunicatum did not alter soluble sugar and proline contents and catalase activity, but significantly increased peroxidase activity and soluble protein concentration (Abbaspour et al, 2012).…”

Microbial Inoculants for Soil Quality and Plant Health

“…Microbial inoculation during drought increased; plant growth, physiological and biochemical plant values that aid adaptive plant response, root growths, water content and plant C, K, Ca and Mg content (Armada et al 2014). Some microorganisms that have been used to improve crop tolerance to drought include: Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi such as Glomus intraradices, Glomus mosseae, Aspergillus niger, Phanerochaete chrysosporium (Medina et al 2010;Wu et al 2013), Bacillus megaterium (Armada et al 2014). Burkholderia phytofirmans PsJN, Enterobacter sp.…”

Evaluation of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi of Orchard Soils for Growth Improvement in Maize under Protected Conditions

“…Besides, AMF induce higher photosynthetic efficiency and tolerance in plants against abiotic stresses such as drought, soil compaction salinity or cold, etc. (Auge, 2000;Hildebrandt et al, 2007;Miransari, 2010;Wu et al, 2013). Utkhede and Smith (2000) reported that Glomus intraradices enhanced plant growth and fruit yield in apple trees planted in soils conducive to replant disease.…”