Abstract
Soil microorganisms play an important role in enhancing soil fertility and plant health. Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and plant growth promoting rhizobacteria form a key component of the soil microbial population. Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi form symbiotic association with most of the cultivated crop plants and they help plants in phosphorus nutrition and protecting them against biotic and abiotic stresses. Many species of Bacillus occurring in soil are also known to promote plant growth through phosphate solubilization, phytohormone production and protection against biotic and abiotic stresses. Synergistic interaction between AMF and Bacillus spp. in promoting plant growth compared to single inoculation with either of them has been reported. This is because of enhanced nutrient uptake, protection against plant pathogens and alleviation of abiotic stresses (water, salinity and heavy metal) through dual inoculation compared to inoculation with either AMF or Bacillus alone.
Highlights
The soil is a life supporting system rich in microorganisms with many kinds of interactions that determines the growth and activities of plants
Adriana et al [1] investigated the interaction between three different arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) isolates (Glomus constrictum autochthonous (GcA); G. constrictum from collection (GcC); and commercial Glomus intraradices (Gi) and a Bacillus megaterium (Bm) strain isolated from Mediterranean calcareous soil and their effect on Lactuca sativa plant growth
The results showed increased effects due to dual compatible mixtures of inoculants resulting from their strong synergistic relationship among themselves
Summary
The soil is a life supporting system rich in microorganisms with many kinds of interactions that determines the growth and activities of plants. Several researchers have investigated the potential of AMF + Bacillus spp. association in enhancing the growth of plants (Table 1). Adriana et al [1] investigated the interaction between three different AMF isolates (Glomus constrictum autochthonous (GcA); G. constrictum from collection (GcC); and commercial Glomus intraradices (Gi) and a Bacillus megaterium (Bm) strain isolated from Mediterranean calcareous soil and their effect on Lactuca sativa plant growth.
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