Authors:

Pushkar Choudhary

Abstract:

Mycorrhizal fungi are essential soil microorganisms that form a mutualistic symbiosis with plant roots, facilitating nutrient absorption, enhancing tolerance to environmental stresses, and contributing to overall soil health. With global agriculture facing challenges such as reduced arable land, climate change, and nutrient depletion, the use of mycorrhizal inoculation emerges as a sustainable and ecologically sound alternative to chemical inputs. This paper offers an in-depth review of the role of mycorrhizae, particularly arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF), in improving the growth, yield, and resilience of staple crops such as Triticum aestivum (wheat), Oryza sativa (rice), and Zea mays (maize). Furthermore, it explores recent biotechnological advances and the limitations of widespread application.

Keywords:

Mycorrhizal symbiosis, Arbuscular mycorrhizae, Crop yield, Abiotic stress, Sustainable agriculture, Wheat, Rice, Maize

Vol & Issue:

VOL.17, ISSUE No.4, December 2025