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- increased uptake of nutrients and water,
- increased soil biological activity,
- improved soil structure and aeration,
- reduced effects from drought,
- reduced effects from root pathogens,
- reduced chemical inputs and environmental damage.
What are mycorrhizal fungi?
- Mycorrhiza literally means “fungus root”
- These are beneficial fungi found in undisturbed soils
- These fungi form a symbiotic, mutually beneficial relationship with 90% of all plant roots
- The host plant receives mineral nutrients from the fungus
- The fungus obtains sugars from the host plant
- There are several types of mycorrhizal associations
- The most commonly encountered are the arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi.
How do they function?
- The fungus grows by means of fungal filaments called hyphae
- The filaments grow both inside and outside of the roots
- The fungus is intimately associated with the plant roots
- Providing a link between the soil and the plant
- They extend the plant rooting system improving root functions
- They allow for better exploitation of the soil environment
- They increase surface area available for nutrient uptake
- They make nutrients soluble which are normally not accessible to plant roots
- They influence the soil environment covered by the fungal filaments
- Encouraging growth of beneficial bacteria and other non disease causing fungi
- They ward off unwanted organisms which can cause plants diseases
- Such as eelworms and root rot
- They produce a biological glue
- That promotes soil stability and increases moisture penetration and aeration of the soil
