Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi: The nature’s gift for sustenance of plant wealth

Abstract

Mycorrhizal fungi exist in diversifi ed soils supporting varied plant communities in different climatic zones with diverse soil conditions. Seventy to 80 % plants including bryophytes, primary vascular plants, aquatic plants, and xerophytes possess mycorrhizae. Ectomycorrhizae are mostly associated with gymnosperms and woody plants, while 80 % plant groups are mainly colonized by arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi. The present account presents a methodical review of mycorrhizal types and in-depth analysis of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and their role as benefactor for plant growth.