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Mycorrhiza

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 thr…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 4 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 55× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2639-3166 🗓 Reviewed July 2026

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.

How this research is being cited

The 4 articles above have been cited 55 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Agronomy Research (ISSN 2639-3166).

Journal editorial board
Mahmoud Mohamed Hesham Okasha · Italy Anita Maienza · Italy Rusu Teodor · Romania

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