Abstract
Arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi and beneficial saprophytic mycoflora like plant growth promoting fungi (PGPF) are capable of promoting plant growth and may suppress several plant diseases. The interaction of these microorganisms in the plant rhizosphere may affect plant growth and microbial community composition. Mixtures of these microorganisms generally increase the genetic diversity in the rhizosphere microorganisms that may persist longer and utilize a wider array of mechanisms to increase plant growth. In particular, combinations of AM fungi and PGPF may provide protection at different times, under different conditions, and occupy different or complementary niches. In this chapter, the consequences of co-inoculation of the AM fungi and beneficial saprophytic mycoflora in terms of plant growth promotion, root colonization and disease suppression are discussed and its implication to sustainable agriculture is considered.
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