What is the vesicular arbuscular mycorrhiza?
Vesicular arbuscular mycorrhiza (VAM) refers to a group of symbiotic fungi (Glomeromycota) that colonize plant roots to enhance nutrient and water uptake through specialized structures called arbuscules and vesicles.
What are the benefits of arbuscular mycorrhizae?
Arbuscular mycorrhizae improve plant health by increasing phosphorus absorption, enhancing drought tolerance, suppressing soil-borne pathogens, and boosting overall biomass and yield.
What is the purpose of VAM?
The primary purpose of VAM is to facilitate efficient nutrient exchange—especially phosphorus—from soil to plant roots, promoting stronger, more resilient crops with reduced chemical fertilizer requirements.
What are the advantages of vesicular arbuscular mycorrhizae?
Advantages include improved nutrient use efficiency, enhanced root architecture, increased soil structure stability, greater resistance to abiotic stresses, and compatibility with organic mycorrhizae management systems.