Article
Plant Sciences
Badia Aganchich, Said Wahbi, Abderrahmane Yaakoubi, Hanan El-Aououad, Josefina Bota
Summary: In Mediterranean regions with limited agriculture water resources, this study examined the response of mychorrizal olive plants to two water-saving irrigation techniques and found that olive plants inoculated with arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi showed better growth indices and physiological conditions under drought.
SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BOTANY
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Qiuxiao Yan, Xiangying Li, Xuefeng Xiao, Jingzhong Chen, Jiming Liu, Changhu Lin, Ruiting Guan, Daoping Wang
Summary: This study found that arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) can improve the drought tolerance of Cinnamomum migao seedlings by enhancing plant growth, photosynthesis, and antioxidant enzyme activity, as well as regulating cell osmotic state. The effects of coinoculation were better than single inoculation, and the inoculum size also significantly impacted drought tolerance.
ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Yanyan Han, Xiao Lou, Wenrui Zhang, Tingying Xu, Ming Tang
Summary: Thirteen 14-3-3 protein genes were expressed in the symbiosis between Populus cathayana and AMF. Among them, the expression of PcGRF10 and PcGRF11 induced by AMF was significantly positively correlated with antioxidant and osmotic regulation. This provides new insights into the impact of AMF symbiosis on stress through 14-3-3 proteins.
MICROBIOLOGY SPECTRUM
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Jianwei Zong, Zhilong Zhang, Peilu Huang, Yuhua Yang
Summary: This study investigated the effects of AMF on photosynthesis, antioxidant activity, and osmotic adjustment under different salt concentrations using the salt-resistant plant Xanthoceras sorbifolium. The results showed that under low salt stress, X. sorbifolium adapted by accumulating osmotic adjustment substances and increasing antioxidant enzyme activity. However, under high salt concentrations, photosynthetic capacity and biomass decreased significantly. AMF inoculation reduced Na+ concentration in the roots, increased stomatal conductance and intercellular CO2 concentration, and improved net photosynthetic rate. Moreover, AM plants had higher levels of osmotic adjustment substances, indicating that mycorrhizal symbiotic benefits were crucial under severe salinity toxicity.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biology
Elmostapha Outamamat, Hanane Dounas, Faissal Aziz, Adnane Barguaz, Robin Duponnois, Lahcen Ouahmane
Summary: The carob tree plays an important role in semi-arid Mediterranean ecosystems, particularly in Morocco. This study evaluates the effects of selected arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi on the growth and nutrient uptake of carob tree seedlings. The results show that the fungi significantly improve the height, dry weight, mineral content, and chlorophyll content of the seedlings. Single-species isolates also demonstrate a potential for use in biofertilization.
SAUDI JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Murugesan Chandrasekaran, Manivannan Paramasivan
Summary: Our meta-analysis study suggests that AMF plays a pivotal role in the elimination of H2O2 through the upregulation of antioxidant enzymes but it depends upon the identity of AMF and plant species under drought stress conditions.
Article
Microbiology
Sijia Wang, Ying Ren, Lina Han, Yuying Nie, Shuyuan Zhang, Xianan Xie, Wentao Hu, Hui Chen, Ming Tang
Summary: AM fungi enhance the drought tolerance of E. grandis by regulating plant antioxidation abilities and MAPK cascade gene expression.
MICROBIOLOGY SPECTRUM
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Hui Xia, Chunguo Yang, Yan Liang, Zunzhen He, Yuqi Guo, Yuxuan Lang, Jie Wei, Xinbo Tian, Lijin Lin, Honghong Deng, Jin Wang, Xiulan Lv, Dong Liang
Summary: The combined application of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and melatonin has additive effects on improving drought tolerance in kiwifruit seedlings, promoting plant growth and alleviating drought damage.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Maria Emilia Brassesco, Teresa R. S. Brandao, Cristina L. M. Silva, Manuela Pintado
Summary: Carob fruit and its derived products contain bioactive compounds that can help prevent health issues such as diabetes, heart diseases, and gastrointestinal disorders, making them potential functional food ingredients.
TRENDS IN FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Valentina Fiorilli, Moez Maghrebi, Mara Novero, Cristina Votta, Teresa Mazzarella, Beatrice Buffoni, Stefania Astolfi, Gianpiero Vigani
Summary: Durum wheat is an important agricultural crop, but its productivity is threatened by drought stress. The study found that the response of different durum wheat genotypes to drought stress varied and that arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi played a positive role in sulfur homeostasis. These results suggest that nutrient use efficiency and soil components should be considered in the identification of drought tolerant plants.
Review
Plant Sciences
Sara Branco, Annie Schauster, Hui-Ling Liao, Joske Ruytinx
Summary: This review discusses the effects of stress and stress response mechanisms in mycorrhizal fungi, including their impact on individual fitness, physiology, ecology, and evolution. The review also highlights the importance of understanding stress tolerance in the context of ongoing environmental change.
Article
Agronomy
Haoqi Tian, Zhifeng Jia, Wenhui Liu, Xiaoxin Wei, Hui Wang, Gensheng Bao, Jin Li, Qingping Zhou
Summary: Inoculation with AMF improved the osmotic regulation and nutrient absorption and distribution of oat plants under drought stress, promoting their growth and biomass accumulation.
Article
Agronomy
Qiuhong Ye, Hua Wang, Hua Li
Summary: This greenhouse study investigated the effects of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) on grapevines under drought stress. Results showed that mycorrhiza-inoculated grapevines had higher leaf water content and chlorophyll concentration compared to non-mycorrhizal grapevines. AMF colonization also increased the biomass, photosynthetic rate, stomatal conductance, and transpiration rate of grapevines, while decreasing CO2 concentration. Additionally, mycorrhizal grapevines exhibited higher photochemistry efficiency and actual quantum yield. Overall, AMF inoculation has the potential to protect grapevines under drought stress.
Article
Plant Sciences
Yueling Li, Xiaoyan Wang, Xingyu Chen, Jieyang Lu, Zexin Jin, Junmin Li
Summary: The symbiotic relationship between arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) and Heptacodium miconioides seedlings can improve leaf morphology and photosynthetic capacity under drought stress, through the regulation of multiple physiological and molecular mechanisms to enhance plant tolerance to drought.
PLANT CELL REPORTS
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Maria V. Aparicio Chacon, Judith Van Dingenen, Sofie Goormachtig
Summary: Plants can be colonized by fungi with both harmful and beneficial effects. One way the fungi colonize is by secreting effector proteins that change the plant's physiology to suit the fungus. Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF), the oldest plant symbionts, may benefit from using effectors. Recent research has focused on understanding the function, evolution, and diversification of AMF effectors through genome analysis and transcriptomic studies. However, only a small fraction of the predicted effector proteins have been characterized, limiting our understanding of how they manipulate their host plants and which plant proteins they interact with.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Forestry
Laila Benhiba, Mohammad Oussouf Fouad, Abdellatif Essahibi, Cherki Ghoulam, Ahmed Qaddoury
TREES-STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION
(2015)
Article
Horticulture
Mohammed Mouradi, Abdelaziz Bouizgaren, Mohamed Farissi, Lahbib Latrach, Ahmed Qaddoury, Cherki Ghoulam
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2016)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Mohammed Mouradi, Abdelaziz Bouizgaren, Mohamed Farissi, Bouchra Makoudi, Ablaa Kabbadj, Anne-Alienor Very, Herve Sentenac, Ahmed Qaddoury, Cherki Ghoulam
CHILEAN JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH
(2016)
Article
Plant Sciences
Mohammed Mouradi, Mohamed Farissi, Abdelaziz Bouizgaren, Ahmed Qaddoury, Cherki Ghoulam
JOURNAL OF PLANT NUTRITION
(2018)
Article
Agronomy
A. Khadraji, M. Mouradi, C. Houasli, A. Qaddoury, C. Ghoulam
SEED SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2017)
Article
Plant Sciences
Abdellatif Essahibi, Laila Benhiba, Mohamed Oussouf Fouad, Mohamed Ait Babram, Cherki Ghoulam, Ahmed Qaddoury
JOURNAL OF PLANT GROWTH REGULATION
(2019)
Article
Plant Sciences
Khawla Oukaltouma, Ahmed El Moukhtari, Yahya Lahrizi, Bouchra Makoudi, Mohammed Mouradi, Mohamed Farissi, Anne Willems, Ahmed Qaddoury, Faouzi Bekkaoui, Cherki Ghoulam
Summary: Water deficit and phosphorus deficiency are severe limitations to agriculture productivity. This study found that phosphorus fertilization can improve the tolerance of faba bean plants to water deficit. Additionally, the combination of water deficit and phosphorus deficiency has a greater impact on plant physiology and biochemistry, with the Reina Mora variety being the most affected.
JOURNAL OF SOIL SCIENCE AND PLANT NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Biology
Btissam Zoubi, Fouad Mokrini, Abdelfattah A. Dababat, Mohammed Amer, Cherki Ghoulam, Rachid Lahlali, Salah-Eddine Laasli, Khalid Khfif, Mustafa Imren, Oumaima Akachoud, Abderrazak Benkebboura, Abdelilah Iraqi Housseini, Ahmed Qaddoury
Summary: Plant-parasitic nematodes are a significant issue in citrus plantations in Morocco, affecting fruit quality and yield. A survey conducted in citrus-growing regions revealed the occurrence, distribution, and diversity of PPNs in the rhizospheres of citrus trees. The results indicate a correlation between PPN distributions and soil physicochemical properties.
Article
Agronomy
Oumaima Akachoud, Hafida Bouamama, Natacha Facon, Frederic Laruelle, Btissam Zoubi, Abderrazak Benkebboura, Cherki Ghoulam, Ahmed Qaddoury, Anissa Lounes-Hadj Sahraoui
Summary: Extensive use, traditional practices, and climate change have negatively impacted the productivity of aromatic and medicinal plants in Morocco. This study evaluates the potential of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) in improving biomass and essential oils (EOs) production in several plant species. Results show that AMF significantly increases biomass and EOs yield, with improved proportions of major compounds. Additionally, AMF enhances the anti-germinative and antifungal activities of EOs. The symbiosis between AMF and aromatic and medicinal plants shows promise in high-quality EOs production while respecting the environment.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Said Cheto, Khawla Oukaltouma, Imane Chamkhi, Ammar Ibn Yasser, Bouchra Benmrid, Ahmed Qaddoury, Lamfeddal Kouisni, Joerg Geistlinger, Youssef Zeroual, Adnane Bargaz, Cherki Ghoulam
Summary: This study aimed at assessing the role of rhizobacterial consortia inoculation in alleviating the effects of water deficit and phosphorus limitation on faba bean/wheat intercropping. The results showed that inoculation with these consortia improved biomass, nodules dry weight, and phosphorus and nitrogen content in both faba bean and wheat. Overall, inoculation with rhizobacterial consortia can enhance faba bean and wheat production under water and phosphorus deficit.
FRONTIERS IN SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Btissam Zoubi, Fouad Mokrini, Mohammed Amer, Ghoulam Cherki, Meriem Rafya, Abderrazak Benkebboura, Oumaima Akachoud, Salah-Eddine Laasli, Abdelilah Iraqi Housseini, Abdelfattah A. A. Dababat, Rachid Lahlali, Ahmed Qaddoury
Summary: The essential oils (EOs) of seven aromatic and medicinal plants (AMP) showed high toxicity against Tylenchulus semipenetrans, with rosemary and thyme being the most effective. These EOs could serve as organic nematicidal products against T. semipenetrans.
ARCHIVES OF PHYTOPATHOLOGY AND PLANT PROTECTION
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Khawla Oukaltouma, Ahmed El Moukhtari, Yahya Lahrizi, Mohammed Mouradi, Mohamed Farissi, Anne Willems, Ahmed Qaddoury, Faouzi Bekkaoui, Cherki Ghoulam
Summary: Moroccan soils typically have low phosphorus levels and faba beans, a significant crop in Morocco, are affected by nutrient uptake and nitrogen fixation capacities. The study showed that water deficit and phosphorus deficiency individually or combined have significant effects on faba bean growth, but adequate phosphorus supply can mitigate the negative impacts of water deficit.
ITALIAN JOURNAL OF AGRONOMY
(2021)
Article
Ecology
Y. Lahrizi, K. Oukaltouma, M. Mouradi, M. Farissi, A. Qaddoury, A. Bouizgaren, C. Ghoulam
Summary: Seed biopriming with osmo-tolerant rhizobacteria significantly enhanced plant growth and nodulation in alfalfa under water deficit, improving photosynthetic traits and physiological characteristics. This treatment proved to be effective in enhancing alfalfa growth and nodulation under water deficit conditions.
APPLIED ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Biology
Abdellatif Essahibi, Laila Benhiba, Fouad Mohamed Oussouf, Mohamed Ait Babram, Cherki Ghoulam, Ahmed Qaddoury
ARCHIVES OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2017)