Vol. 10, Issue 11 (2021)

Author(s):
Bandi Arpitha Shankar, Harikesh Singh, Jai Parkash Singh, Syed Danish Yaseen Naqvi, Vikas Bishnoi and Anil Kumar Delta

Abstract:
Abstract Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi (AMF) are well-known for their involvement in the growth and development of plants, especially vegetables, as well as their capacity to stimulate plant growth and development. Apart from their ease of cultivation, storage, and reproduction, these fungi are often used in the soil layer or near the roots in the soil's inner layers. In comparison to other fungi, AMF fungi are highly adaptable to a broad variety of soil and climatic conditions. The use of AMF in vegetable production and its anti-insect and anti-pest properties are the main themes of this article. The AMF is well-known for its capacity to relieve a range of symptoms caused by a variety of insect pests and plant diseases, thus promoting plant health. Additionally, this AMF will enhance plant and fungal nutrition uptake from soils by establishing symbiotic relationships between the two. With the help of AMF, it is possible to monitor the absorption of important minerals extracted from deeper layers of soils. This study shows the benefits of utilising AMF in the face of severe disease and pest outbreaks, establishing it as a viable alternative to harmful chemical pesticides and fungicides.