Use of Mycorrhiza Fungi to Improve Soil Phosphorus Availability in Sustainable Agriculture

Phosphorus is one of the essential nutrients for plant growth and development.However, most of the phosphorus in soils is not directly available for uptake by plants.A large proportion of phosphorus is bound to organic compounds or insoluble inorganic forms and this leads to a significant productivity problem, especially in sustainable agricultural practices.In this study, methods to increase phosphorus availability in soil were discussed and the role of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi in this process was examined.Mycorrhizal fungi establish symbiotic relationships with plant roots to increase phosphorus uptake from soil and also provide many agronomic benefits such as water uptake, root development and plant resistance.As an alternative to the environmental and economic drawbacks of conventional fertilisation practices, mycorrhiza applications have great potential to improve phosphorus management in sustainable agricultural systems.In this context, the dissemination of mycorrhiza biotechnology and a better understanding of soil-plant-microorganism interactions will enable the development of integrated approaches that improve phosphorus efficiency.