Browsing by Subject "Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi"
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Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal community differentiation along a post-coal mining reclamation chronosequence in South Africa: a potential indicator of ecosystem recovery
(Elsevier, 2020)Arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi contribute to the restoration of soil ecological functions and processes during ecosystem development. Here, diversity and differentiation of AM fungi in rhizosphere soils and roots of the ... -
Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi for the biocontrol of plant-parasitic nematodes: a review of the mechanisms involved
(Frontiers Research Foundation, 2015)Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) are obligate root symbionts that can protect their host plant against biotic stress factors such as plant-parasitic nematode (PPN) infection. PPN consist of a wide range of species with ... -
Assessment of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal spore density and viability in soil stockpiles of South African opencast coal mines
(Taylor & Francis, 2019)The symbioses between arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi and plant roots is essential for nutrient uptake and growth of most vascular plants. Soil condition and management influence the density and viability of arbuscular ... -
Biofertilizers and sustainable agriculture: exploring arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi
(SpringerSpringer, 2017)Worldwide agricultural food production has to double in 2050 so as to feed the global increasing population while reducing dependency on conventional chemical fertilizers plus pesticides. To accomplish this objective, there ... -
Influence of vermicompost application on rhizospheric microbial communities and Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal colonisation of BT and non-BT maize in agricultural soil
(North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2018)Increasing crop production to ensure future food security while reducing environmental pressure on agro-ecosystems requires improved nutrient and water use efficiency. The soil microbial community directly and/or indirectly ... -
Multi-species assessment of South African coal mine reclamation soils for ecosystem recovery
(North-West University (South Africa)North-West University, 2020)At present, there is no comprehensive soil quality assessment practice for the coal mining industry in South Africa. Studies have shown that belowground soil biota are crucial to soil ecosystem functioning and are sensitive ...
