Mycorrhizal Fungi

by Ashok Aggarwal & Kuldeep Yadav

ISBN: 9789386949066
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Imprint : Daya Publishing House
Year : 2018
Price : Rs. 13995.00
Biblio : xxiv+382 p., figs., tabls., ind., 25 cm

Author Profile

Dr. Ashok Aggarwal is currently working as Professor of Botany and teaches Plant Pathology, Mycology and Microbiology at the Department of Botany, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra, where he has been a faculty member for the last 30 years. He is also a member of several scientific organizations and has published more than 180 research papers and review articles in reputed journals of high impact factors. He has authored/edited 5 books. Dr. Aggarwal has guided 10 M.Phil and 20 Ph.D. students on diverse aspects of mycorrhizal fungi. Dr. Kuldeep Yadav is working as Assistant Professor at Department of Botany, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra since 2014. He has done M.Sc., M.Phil and Ph.D. from Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra. He has contributed extensively in the field of Plant Biotechnology, Molecular Biology and Mycology. He has published more than 50 research papers in both international/national peer reviewed journals and has also authored three book chapters.

About The Book

Arbuscular Mycorrhizal fungi are obligate root symbionts that are present in most terrestrial ecosystem and establish a mutualistic symbiosis with several plant species around the world. The use of biofertilizers as a source of plant nutrients for more sustainable agriculture practices involves a large number of microorganisms including AM fungi which have potential to enhance productivity in combination with a reduction in application of fertilizer. Mycorrhizas are an essential below-ground component in the establishment and sustainability of plant communities but thorough knowledge is required to have maximum benefits from these microorganisms. The book provides the various functional and potential application of AM fungi including topics such as biodiversity and dynamics of root colonization, phosphorus acquisition by AM Fungi, soil carbon sequestration, alleviation of salt stress, water stress, heavy metal toxicity, in mining site rehabilitation and biocontrol agent. This book will be a rich source of inspiration for research and exploitation of the potential of mycorrhizal fungi.

Table of Contents

Foreword vii Preface ix The Contributors xvii — Part I — Mycorrhizal Fungal Biodiversity 1. Ectomycorrhizae in Natural Ecosystems: Structure, Development and Functions 3 2. Diversity of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi and their Role in Conservation Agriculture 33 3. Bamboo-Mycorrhizal Association 75 4. Distribution and Diversity of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi 5. Ecological Relevance of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Technology in Agroecosystem Services: Potentials and Challenges 117 — Part II — Mass Multiplication of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi 6. AMF Spore Propagation: Conventional and Recent Advancements 137 7. Mass Multiplication of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi 157 — Part III — Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi as Biofertilizers 8. Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi as Biofertilizer and its Application to Different Horticultural Crops 177 9. Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi: An Efficient Tool as a Biofertilizer 10. Phosphorus Management in Agricultural Soils by Mycorrhizal Fungi 221 — Part IV — Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi and Stress Tolerance 11. Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Symbiosis: A Boon for Sustainable Legume Production under Salinity and Heavy Metal Stress 247 12. Potential Use of AM Fungi for Better Utilization of Fly Ash in Agroecosystem 275 13. Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi: An Eco-Friendly Bio-Resource for Enhancing Nutrient Use Efficiency and Drought Tolerance in Agricultural Crops 291 14. Saline Soils and Possible Ways for Reclamation using Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi 311 — Part V — Molecular Approaches and Biocontrol 15. Control of Fusarium Wilt of Tomato including Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi 337 16. Molecular Mechanisms and Events Coupled with Mycorrhizal Symbiosis 357 Index 377