Arbuscular Mycorrhizae in Coastal Areas

Abstract

Coastal areas are multifunctional ecosystems that present diversity of biotic and abiotic components, constituting biological areas highly valuable. However, these areas have been severely affected by anthropogenic activities, resulting in loss of important habitats. In this context, the arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) play an important role in the establishment and survival of plants inhabiting coastal areas, with several studies about the benefits provided for the symbiosis reported around the world. Furthermore, studies conducted in coastal dunes located in tropical regions have allowed verify that they are an important source of AMF species with a high AMF diversity associated with the coastal vegetation, which reinforce the importance of broadening the AMF studies in the tropical coastal areas.