Article
Soil Science
Iver Jakobsen, Lisa Munkvold Murmann, Soren Rosendahl
Summary: The study investigated the impact of two fungicides on the performance of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) and found that low doses of the fungicides enhanced root colonization by AMF, while high doses suppressed their performance. The fungicides generated biphasic response curves in irradiated soil, indicating a hormetic effect on AMF.
SOIL BIOLOGY & BIOCHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Horticulture
Tiziano Caruso, Rocco Mafrica, Marcello Bruno, Rosa Vescio, Agostino Sorgona
Summary: The study showed that mycorrhizal fungi have a positive effect on the root architecture traits of fig trees, with a cultivar-dependent pattern and a preference for figs with coarse root architecture. Different root architecture models were induced by the fungi in different cultivars, suggesting diverse root strategies for exploiting soil resources.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Corrina Thomsen, Laura Loverock, Vasilis Kokkoris, Taylor Holland, Patricia A. Bowen, Miranda Hart
Summary: The study found that the introduced fungal strain did not establish successfully on grapevines, even with attempts to manipulate priority effects, and inoculated vines did not perform differently from non-inoculated vines. This could be due to high phosphorus levels in the soil impacting fungal abundance.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Minha Naseer, Ying Zhu, Feng-Min Li, Yu-Miao Yang, Song Wang, You-Cai Xiong
Summary: This study found that iron nanoparticles can significantly enhance the growth-promoting and drought-tolerant effects of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi on wheat, which is attributed to the increased root colonization rate, water use efficiency, and photosynthetic rate.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Hafiz Athar Hussain, Zhang Qingwen, Saddam Hussain, Li Hongbo, Ahmed Waqqas, Zhang Li
Summary: The study found that different arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi species applied through different methods can enhance maize growth, increase nutrient uptake, and reduce root exudates. Among them, the application of F.M through seed coating+soil application was the most effective.
JOURNAL OF SOIL SCIENCE AND PLANT NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Younes Rezaee Danesh, Khalil Kariman, Nurhan Keskin, Solmaz Najafi
Summary: This study investigated the spore density, species composition, mycorrhizal colonization patterns, and their correlation with soil physicochemical parameters in four vineyards in Iran. The results revealed a negative correlation between AMF attributes and soil phosphorus content. This study provides insights into the AMF communities and dynamics in vineyards and improves the understanding of soil biological fertility in grape production systems.
TURKISH JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Xiaodi Liu, Zengwei Feng, Wei Zhang, Qing Yao, Honghui Zhu
Summary: A recent study shows that exogenous lipids can significantly stimulate the growth and colonization of AMF hyphae, leading to increased contact opportunities with plant roots. However, exogenous myristate inhibits the growth range and host tropism of germ tubes, thus impacting the nutrient exchange between symbionts.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Yi Yang, Haibo Zhang, Yabo Chai, Hanjie Xie, Nana Mi, Xiaolin Li, Zhibo Jin, Jingping Gai
Summary: This study investigates the colonization and community composition of AM fungi in NM plants, particularly along elevational gradients. The results show that elevation and total NM plant biomass influence the AM fungal colonization density, and AM fungal diversity and community composition in different plants exhibit similar patterns. Elevation and soil have limited impact on AM community in C. capillacea, while being significant for assemblages in rhizosphere soil and P. annua.
Article
Ecology
Baoliang Tian, Yingchun Pei, Wei Huang, Jianqing Ding, Evan Siemann
Summary: This study explored the impact of root exudates variation on AM fungal associations and plant performance in introduced and native populations of an invasive plant. Results showed that introduced populations had higher concentrations of quercetin in root exudates, leading to greater AM fungal colonization and higher plant biomass. Root exudate chemicals, particularly quercetin, played a crucial role in stimulating AM fungal associations in invasive plants.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Majidul Islam, Abdulrahman Al-Hashimi, Mosa Ayshasiddeka, Hanif Ali, Hesham Ali El Enshasy, Daniel Joe Dailin, R. Z. Sayyed, Tanzima Yeasmin
Summary: This study found that arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) were present in the roots of selected plants in the University of Rajshahi campus in Bangladesh, with different colonization rates in different plant families. The deficient nutrient levels in the rhizospheric soils may promote mycorrhizal symbiosis with plants.
Article
Agronomy
Md Zakaria Ibne Baki, Kazuki Suzuki, Kohei Takahashi, Sharmin Akter Chowdhury, Rasit Asiloglu, Naoki Harada
Summary: This study investigated the community composition and diversity of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) in upland rice fields in different regions of Bangladesh. The results showed that AMF colonization rates were positively correlated with soil pH, with Bandarban district having the highest diversity index.
Article
Plant Sciences
Ryo Ohtomo, Sho Morimoto, Kazunari Nagaoka, Toshihiko Karasawa, Takuji Nakamura, Norikuni Oka
Summary: Estimating the activity of arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi in crop roots before cultivation is crucial for enhancing plant growth and yield, especially under low fertilizer input. In this study, we found that the infection unit (IU) density formed on test plant roots grown in soil sampled from soybean production fields can effectively predict the colonization intensity of AM fungi in the plant. Our results also demonstrated that IU density is a reliable measure for evaluating the colonizing activity of AM fungi in field soil.
SOIL SCIENCE AND PLANT NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Emiru Birhane, Teklemariam Gebregergs, Mengisteab Hailemariam, Lindsey Norgrove, Ermias Aynekulu
Summary: The study found a significant decrease in root colonization and AMF abundance in high-altitude church forests, while higher root colonization and AMF abundance were observed in topsoil compared to subsurface soil. Strong negative correlations were found between altitude and spore density, root colonization, and soil fertility.
Article
Soil Science
Alena Blazkova, Jan Jansa, David Puschel, Miroslav Vosatka, Martina Janouskova
Summary: This study found that the proportions of different AM fungal taxa in communities can influence the benefits to host plants. A 'functionally optimized' community with naturally established ratios of AM fungal species was more beneficial for plant growth than artificially manipulated communities. The functional differences between the communities were related to the abundances of certain AM fungal species, highlighting the importance of species' abundances within AM fungal communities for promoting plant growth.
SOIL BIOLOGY & BIOCHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zihao Yu, Xiaoling Zhao, Lin Su, Kai Yan, Bo Li, Yongmei He, Fangdong Zhan
Summary: Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi can reduce Cd loss by altering root morphology, increasing exudate content, and enhancing soil protein levels, thus decreasing Cd concentration and loss in polluted soil.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2021)
Article
Soil Science
Alessandra Turrini, Cristiana Sbrana, Luciano Avio, Ezekiel Mugendi Njeru, Gionata Bocci, Paolo Barberi, Manuela Giovannetti
BIOLOGY AND FERTILITY OF SOILS
(2016)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Marjorie Bonareri Oruru, Ezekiel Mugendi Njeru
BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2016)
Article
Agronomy
Ezekiel Mugendi Njeru, Gionata Bocci, Luciano Avio, Cristiana Sbrana, Alessandra Turrini, Manuela Giovannetti, Paolo Barberi
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF AGRONOMY
(2017)
Article
Plant Sciences
Gilbert Koskey, Simon W. Mburu, Ezekiel M. Njeru, Jacinta M. Kimiti, Omwoyo Ombori, John M. Maingi
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2017)
Article
Microbiology
Gilbert Koskey, Simon W. Mburu, Jacinta M. Kimiti, Omwoyo Ombori, John M. Maingi, Ezekiel M. Njeru
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2018)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Harry A. Musonye, Ezekiel M. Njeru, Ahmed Hassanali, Lydia M. Langata, Dominic Mijele, Titus Kaitho, Edward King'ori, James Nonoh
ONDERSTEPOORT JOURNAL OF VETERINARY RESEARCH
(2019)
Article
Plant Sciences
Daniel Mumo Musyoka, Ezekiel Mugendi Njeru, Methuselah Mang'Erere, John M. Maingi
JOURNAL OF PLANT NUTRITION
(2020)
Article
Soil Science
Luciano Avio, Ezekiel Mugendi Njeru, Fritz Oehl, Alessandra Turrini, Gionata Bocci, Paolo Barberi, Manuela Giovannetti, Cristiana Sbrana
APPLIED SOIL ECOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Agronomy
Simon Wambui Mburu, Gilbert Koskey, Ezekiel Mugendi Njeru, Omwoyo Ombori, John M. Maingi, Jacinta Malia Kimiti
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PLANT PRODUCTION
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
James Peter Muchoka, Daniel Njiru Mugendi, Paul Nthakanio Njiruh, Charles Onyari, Paul Kamau Mbugua, Ezekiel Mugendi Njeru
AIR SOIL AND WATER RESEARCH
(2020)
Article
Agronomy
Julian Wanja Nyaga, Ezekiel Mugendi Njeru
FRONTIERS IN AGRONOMY
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Anncarol W. Karanja, Ezekiel M. Njeru, John M. Maingi
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RECYCLING OF ORGANIC WASTE IN AGRICULTURE
(2019)
Review
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Ezekiel Mugendi Njeru
AIMS AGRICULTURE AND FOOD
(2018)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Methuselah Mang'erere Nyamwange, Ezekiel Mugendi Njeru, Monicah Mucheru-Muna, Felix Ngetich
AIMS AGRICULTURE AND FOOD
(2018)
Article
Plant Sciences
Elmira Jalilzadeh Khoie, Zohreh Jabbarzadeh, Parviz Norouzi, Mohsen Barin, Maryam Razavi
Summary: This study investigated the impact of silicon on plant traits of rose plants and found that silicon treatment can improve flowering stem length and diameter, petal thickness, flower weight, and delay flower senescence. Foliar application of silicon also increased leaf content of nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, and silicon.
JOURNAL OF PLANT NUTRITION
(2024)
Article
Plant Sciences
Daocheng Ma, Weichao Teng, Yi-Ting Mo, Biao Yi, Wen-Lang Chen, Yan-Ping Pang, Linghui Wang
Summary: This study investigated the nutrient requirements and effects of fertilization on the soil properties and growth status of Erythropalum scandens seedlings through a series of pot experiments. The results revealed that E. scandens seedlings have a stronger sensitivity to nitrogen levels, and excessive fertilization can lead to soil acidification. Proper fertilization treatments can promote better growth status of the seedlings.
JOURNAL OF PLANT NUTRITION
(2024)
Article
Plant Sciences
Javid Norouzi, Saeed Sayfzadeh, Davood Eradatmand Asli, Hamidreza Zakerin, Esmaeil Hadidi Masouleh
Summary: The effect of nitrogen splitting and different irrigation conditions on agronomic and physiological traits of corn was examined. Drought stress resulted in decreased yield, increased proline and abscisic acid contents. The Maxima cultivar exhibited higher resistance to drought stress. Single cross 704 cultivar showed better adaptability to drought stress and nitrogen deficiency.
JOURNAL OF PLANT NUTRITION
(2024)
Article
Plant Sciences
Ibrahim Erdal, Hakan Aktas, Cennet Yaylaci, Sevkiye Armagan Turkan, Gulnur Aydin, Yunus Hor
Summary: The study examined the effects of growth media made of peat and different domestic materials on tomato nutrition, growth, and yield as an alternative to cocopeat in Turkiye. It was found that using vermicompost and its mixtures with peat as growth media resulted in the highest leaf and fruit nutrient concentrations. The highest fruit yields and biomass weights were obtained with solely peat and 1:1 peat + vermicompost medium. Peat-containing growth media, especially peat + vermicompost mixtures, can be used as alternatives to cocopeat in soilless tomato cultivation.
JOURNAL OF PLANT NUTRITION
(2024)
Article
Plant Sciences
Kiron Bhakat, Ekramul Islam, Samir Kumar Mukherjee
Summary: This study investigated the effectiveness of bacterially solubilized zinc (BSZn) on the early growth of rice plants and the concentration of zinc in the plant parts. The results showed that BSZn can promote seed germination and seedling growth, increase chlorophyll and carotenoid content, and enhance zinc accumulation in the roots of rice seedlings.
JOURNAL OF PLANT NUTRITION
(2024)