Overview
Mycorrhiza refers to the symbiotic association between fungi and plant roots, where the fungal partner enhances the plant's nutrient and water uptake while receiving carbohydrates in return. Research published in Agronomy Research examines mycorrhizal applications in agricultural production systems, particularly through commercial bio-fertilizer consortia that incorporate these beneficial fungi. Studies have investigated the efficacy of symbiotic bio-fertilizer products in managing plant diseases such as olive quick decline syndrome, demonstrating the potential of mycorrhizal inoculants as part of integrated disease management strategies. The journal has also explored mycorrhizal contributions to soil health assessment, questioning whether conventional soil testing adequately captures the biological components that influence nutrient availability and plant performance. Additional research has examined how symbiotic production systems, including mycorrhizal partnerships, affect crop quality parameters in corn, using spectroscopic methods to evaluate kernel characteristics. These investigations reflect broader discussions about optimizing fertilizer use efficiency and improving crop productivity through biological approaches, particularly in contexts where conventional fertilizer responses have plateaued. The research underscores mycorrhiza's relevance to sustainable agriculture, soil fertility management, and the development of biologically-enhanced production systems.
Research published in this journal
4 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.
Does Soil Testing for Fertiliser Recommendation Fall Short of a Soil Health Card?
Spectroscopic Kernel Quality from a Symbiotic Corn Production
Indian Agriculture needs a Strategic Shift for Improving Fertilizer Response and Overcome Sluggish Foodgrain Production
How this research is being cited
The 4 articles above have been cited 63 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Nov 2026.
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2026 · Land Use Policy
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2026 · Land Use Policy
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2026 · Frontiers in Plant Science
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2026 · Frontiers in Plant Science
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2025 · Environmental Research: Food Systems
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2025 · Environmental Research Food Systems
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2025 · Forestry sciences
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2025 · Discover Soil.
A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Mycorrhiza, linking to each citing work.