Instant Insights

Chapter 1 - Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi as biostimulants for sustainable crop production: Michael Bitterlich, Leibniz-Institute of Vegetable and Ornamental Crops, Germany; Louis Mercy and Miguel Arato, INOQ GmbH, Germany; and Philipp Franken, Erfurt Research Centre for Horticultural Crops, University of Applied Sciences Erfurt and Institute of Microbiology, Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Germany;

1 Introduction

2 Functions and benefits of arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi

3 Requirements for successful implementation of arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi in sustainable plant production

4 The current market for mycorrhizal products

5 Conclusion

6 Where to look for further information

7 References

Chapter 2 - Advances in understanding arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal effects on soil nutrient cycling: Haiyang Zhang and Jeff R. Powell, Western Sydney University, Australia;

1 Introduction

2 Current understanding of AM fungi and nutrient cycling

3 AM fungal effects on soil fertility in an agronomic context

4 Future research: functional linkages between roots and AM fungi

5 Where to look for further information

6 References

Chapter 3 - The use of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi to improve root function and nutrient-use efficiency: Tom Thirkell, Grace Hoysted, Ashleigh Elliott and Katie Field, University of Leeds, UK; and Tim Daniell, University of Sheffield, UK;

1 Introduction

2 Mycorrhizal nutrient acquisition

3 AMF effects on root architecture

4 Barriers to AMF utilisation in agriculture

5 Adapt, replace, restore (or ignore?)

6 Conclusion

7 Future trends in research

8 Where to look for more information

9 References

Chapter 4 - The role of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi in tea cultivation: Shipra Singh and Anita Pandey, G. B. Pant National Institute of Himalayan Environment and Sustainable Development, India; and Lok Man S. Palni, Graphic Era University, India;

1 Introduction

2 AMF, tea and the tea rhizosphere

3 Development of AMF-based bioformulation for tea plantations

4 Plant growth promotion following inoculation with AMF consortia

5 AMF inoculation, tea growth and tea quality

6 Conclusion and future perspectives

7 Where to look for further information

8 Acknowledgements

9 References