TY - BOOK
T1 - Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi in Sustainable Agriculture: Inoculum Production and Application
A2 - Parihar, Manoj
A2 - Rakshit, Amitava
A2 - Adholeya, Alok
A2 - Chen, Yinglong
PY - 2024/4/29
Y1 - 2024/4/29
N2 - Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) are ubiquitous and diverse soil organisms that form symbiotic associations with the roots of higher plants. They coevolved with land plants around 400 million years ago and have significantly contributed to their survival and development. In natural habitats, AMF provide numerous ecological services and improve the profitability and sustainability of agriculture production. Nowadays, they are widely utilized in agriculture, horticulture, forestry, and various land reclamation programmes. However, due to the complex genetic structure and obligate biotrophic nature of AMF, large-scale production of high-quality and cost-effective inoculum is challenging and considered a major hindrance in their commercial exploitation. Despite these limitations, researchers have made significant progress in the production aspects of AMF and have developed various cultivation techniques and commercial products to encourage their large-scale production. These tools and techniques can be classified into three major categories: classical or substrate-based techniques, substrate-free, and in vitro production systems. The choice of these techniques largely depends on the needs and requirements of the end-user. Most literature and books related to AMF are available on its taxonomy, ecological functions, and application strategies, while limited attempts have been made to describe the problems, progress, and recent advancements in AMF production. However, quality production is essential for fundamental research as well as for application purposes. In the last few decades, research on the development of AMF production techniques has received much attention and has increased dramatically to develop a qualitative and cost-effective inoculum. Moreover, the production and development of AMF are rapidly evolving fields and require a multidisciplinary approach and up-to-date knowledge to broaden and strengthen the perspective of researchers involved in this domain. The book contains current advancements in basic and molecular techniques, challenges, opportunities, and determinants of various AMF production methods, as well as major tools and techniques for their field application. It will be useful for students, teachers, researchers, academicians, environmentalists, industrial stakeholders, regulators, policy makers, and other individuals interested in the field of mycorrhiza. We believe that the concepts, interpretation and reviews presented by the authors will encourage further research and discussion in this challenging field. The book is easy to read, and the language can be readily comprehended by aspiring newcomer, students, researchers, and anyone else working in this field. In this volume, chapters are contributed by leading experts working in the field of mycorrhizal fungi, each with vast experience in this domain. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to each contributor for their work, support, and cooperation during the entire production process. We are thankful to our colleagues, family members, and friends for their help, support, and constant encouragement received during the editing of this volume.
AB - Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) are ubiquitous and diverse soil organisms that form symbiotic associations with the roots of higher plants. They coevolved with land plants around 400 million years ago and have significantly contributed to their survival and development. In natural habitats, AMF provide numerous ecological services and improve the profitability and sustainability of agriculture production. Nowadays, they are widely utilized in agriculture, horticulture, forestry, and various land reclamation programmes. However, due to the complex genetic structure and obligate biotrophic nature of AMF, large-scale production of high-quality and cost-effective inoculum is challenging and considered a major hindrance in their commercial exploitation. Despite these limitations, researchers have made significant progress in the production aspects of AMF and have developed various cultivation techniques and commercial products to encourage their large-scale production. These tools and techniques can be classified into three major categories: classical or substrate-based techniques, substrate-free, and in vitro production systems. The choice of these techniques largely depends on the needs and requirements of the end-user. Most literature and books related to AMF are available on its taxonomy, ecological functions, and application strategies, while limited attempts have been made to describe the problems, progress, and recent advancements in AMF production. However, quality production is essential for fundamental research as well as for application purposes. In the last few decades, research on the development of AMF production techniques has received much attention and has increased dramatically to develop a qualitative and cost-effective inoculum. Moreover, the production and development of AMF are rapidly evolving fields and require a multidisciplinary approach and up-to-date knowledge to broaden and strengthen the perspective of researchers involved in this domain. The book contains current advancements in basic and molecular techniques, challenges, opportunities, and determinants of various AMF production methods, as well as major tools and techniques for their field application. It will be useful for students, teachers, researchers, academicians, environmentalists, industrial stakeholders, regulators, policy makers, and other individuals interested in the field of mycorrhiza. We believe that the concepts, interpretation and reviews presented by the authors will encourage further research and discussion in this challenging field. The book is easy to read, and the language can be readily comprehended by aspiring newcomer, students, researchers, and anyone else working in this field. In this volume, chapters are contributed by leading experts working in the field of mycorrhizal fungi, each with vast experience in this domain. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to each contributor for their work, support, and cooperation during the entire production process. We are thankful to our colleagues, family members, and friends for their help, support, and constant encouragement received during the editing of this volume.
U2 - 10.1007/978-981-97-0296-1
DO - 10.1007/978-981-97-0296-1
M3 - Edited book/Anthology
SN - 978-981-97-0295-4
BT - Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi in Sustainable Agriculture: Inoculum Production and Application
PB - Springer
CY - Singapore
ER -