Mitigating Climate Change: The Influence of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi on Maize Production and Food Security

Sitoe, Sílvia N.D. Maússe; Dames, Joanna F.

doi:10.5772/intechopen.107128

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“…AM fungi are considered a crucial biotechnological tool in crop production (Sitoe and Dames, 2022). Soil microorganisms, such as mycorrhizal fungi and Rhizobium bacteria, have an important influence on soil fertility and plant growth/health.…”

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Under Long-Term Agricultural Systems, the Role of Mycorrhizae in Climate Change and Food Security

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2024

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Over the past 100 years, the rapid growth in population from 2 billion to 8 billion has significantly impacted the environment and climate change. In addition, food consumption has skyrocketed, and there are widespread worries about global food security. Due to inadequate soil and plant management techniques, including high soil tillage, chemical fertilizers, inappropriate irrigation, and genetically engineered crops, this spike has made it more difficult to guarantee food security for everyone on the planet. These actions have resulted in societal unrest, climatic change, and land degradation. With organic carbon mineralization, more CO2 is released into the atmosphere because of atmospheric heating and climate change. Long-term greenhouse gasses released into the atmosphere cause global climate change. Increasing climate changes and the inefficiency of soil productivity result in the natural effects of the rhizosphere on plant growth and food security. One of the most effective mechanisms of the rhizosphere is mycorrhizal fungi, which are injured microorganisms. Frequently disregarded mycorrhizal fungi present a potential solution. While sequestering carbon from the atmosphere, they can increase agricultural yields, plant health, and soil fertility. For sustainable agriculture and environmental preservation, it is essential to understand and take advantage of the potential of mycorrhizal fungi. A crucial area for study and practical application is the function of mycorrhizal fungi in reducing these difficulties and enhancing food security. Considering rising environmental challenges, understanding their contributions and researching their relationships may help create a more stable and secure global food system..

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Under Long-Term Agricultural Systems, the Role of Mycorrhizae in Climate Change and Food Security

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“…The literature review shows that mycorrhizal fungi can improve nutrient uptake [17][18][19] and increase the tolerance of crops against various abiotic stresses, i.e., high-temperature stress [20][21][22], salinity [23][24][25], and drought stress. The ability of mycorrhizal fungi to mitigate the negative effects of drought has been explored in prior studies by Cosme et al [26], Zhang et al [27], Li et al [28], Boutaskint et al [29], and Huang et al [30].…”

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The Benefit of Mycorrhizal Fungi and Beneficial Soil Bacteria in Drought Exposed Lettuce (Lactuca sativa var. capitata) Is Genotype and Environment Dependent

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Marković,

Marček

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Morphological and biochemical responses were assessed in an iceberg (GIL) and butterhead (GBL) lettuce (Lactuca sativa var. capitata) treated with commercially available soluble preparation of mycorrhizal fungi and beneficial soil bacteria (MT) grown in three irrigation treatments considered in greenhouse (continental Croatia, 2022): I100—control treatment (100% volumetric water content—VWC); I80—80% VWC, moderate drought and I60—60% VWC, severe drought), in two growing cycles. MT was applied during lettuce drought-sensitive stages, i.e., transplanting and heading. Study results show that MT improved lettuce growth-related traits, yet the results are genotype and growing-cycle dependent. The beneficial effect of MT was also noted for root length, weight, and diameter which confirms the mycorrhizal role in improving the plant water uptake. Both lettuce genotypes responded to water deficit by overproduction of MDA and proline content, whereby the response of tested variables was growing cycle and genotype-specific. Both genotypes in severe drought treatment (MT-I60) responded with higher MDA in the first growing cycle and lower MDA content in the second growing cycle. MT-I60 treatment reduced proline accumulation in GBH in both growing cycles, while increased accumulation in GIL during the second growing cycle. The responses of lettuce to MT are genotype-specific and shaped by environmental conditions.

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Mitigating Climate Change: The Influence of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi on Maize Production and Food Security

Cited by 2 publications

References 237 publications

Under Long-Term Agricultural Systems, the Role of Mycorrhizae in Climate Change and Food Security

Under Long-Term Agricultural Systems, the Role of Mycorrhizae in Climate Change and Food Security

The Benefit of Mycorrhizal Fungi and Beneficial Soil Bacteria in Drought Exposed Lettuce (Lactuca sativa var. capitata) Is Genotype and Environment Dependent

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