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Adaptability

This fungus exhibits high adaptability to a wide range of soil types and environmental conditions. It is known for its robust colonization ability, making it effective in diverse agricultural settings.

Phosphorus Solubilization

Known for its efficiency in phosphorus solubilization and uptake, G. intraradices draws this vital nutrient from insoluble sources in the soil, directly supplying it to the host plant.

Enhanced Root Growth

It promotes root development and biomass, improving the plant’s access to soil water and nutrients, thereby enhancing overall plant vigor and yield.

Broad Host Range

G. mosseae exhibits a broad host range, effectively colonizing a wide variety of plant species. This universal adaptability makes it invaluable for different agricultural and ecological applications.

Stress Tolerance

It provides increased resistance against environmental stresses like drought and salinity. By improving water uptake efficiency, especially in arid environments, G. mosseae plays a crucial role in plant survival and productivity.

Disease Resistance

This species helps in reducing root pathogen infections, thereby decreasing the need for chemical inputs in agriculture and promoting sustainable farming practices.

Universality

Their ability to support a vast range of plant species under varied conditions makes them superior candidates for general use in improving agricultural productivity and sustainability. Our species are compatible with 95% of all crop and soil types.

Efficiency

Their proficient nutrient uptake and stress mitigation outperform many other species that might offer these benefits to a lesser extent or under more specific conditions.

Phosphorus (P) is one of the most inefficiently used fertilizers in farming:

• Mix with water and add to agitated mixing tank during seed treatment process.

• Excess phosphorus application leads to nutrient runoff, soil degradation, and unnecessary costs.

How Rootella® Optimizes Phosphorus Use

Rootella® mycorrhizal fungi extract bound phosphorus from the soil, delivering it directly to plant roots. Instead of over-applying phosphorus fertilizers, farmers can allow Rootella® to unlock and recycle existing phosphorus reserves.

The Role of Glomus intraradices and Glomus mosseae in Agriculture

Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF), such as Glomus intraradices and Glomus mosseae, form symbiotic relationships with the roots of most terrestrial plants. This symbiosis extends the root system through fungal hyphae, facilitating access to nutrients and water beyond the reach of roots alone.

Key Benefits

• Enhanced Nutrient Uptake: AMF increase the absorption of essential nutrients, notably phosphorus, by mobilizing them from soil particles and delivering them directly to plant roots.

• Improved Soil Structure: The hyphal networks secrete glomalin, a glycoprotein that binds soil particles, enhancing soil aggregation and porosity.

• Stress Resilience: Mycorrhizal associations bolster plant tolerance to abiotic stresses, including drought and soil salinity.

Corn (Maize)

United States: In 2018, commercial research across the U.S. Midwest revealed that corn treated with Rootella® S experienced yield increases of up to 10% compared to untreated controls under standard growing conditions.

Brazil: In Mato Grosso, Rootella® BR-treated grain corn yielded 5% more without additional phosphorus and an impressive 34% increase with only 50% of the recommended phosphorus, compared to untreated controls.

Soybeans

China: Farmers applying Rootella® S achieved over a 90% increase in soybean yields, from 321 to 609 kg/mu, in soils with low organic matter and very low available nitrogen.

Wheat

Global Adoption: Rootella® inoculants have been widely adopted across 5 million acres in 17 countries, including significant wheat-producing regions, enhancing yields and soil health.

Soil pH significantly influences nutrient availability. AMF can alter the rhizosphere’s pH through the release of organic acids, improving the solubility of nutrients like phosphorus, zinc, and iron, and facilitating their uptake by plants.

Economic and Environmental Impact

The integration of Rootella® mycorrhizal inoculants into farming practices offers both economic and environmental advantages:

• Fertilizer Reduction: Enhanced nutrient uptake efficiency enables farmers to decrease chemical fertilizer usage, particularly phosphorus, leading to cost savings.

• Yield Stability: Despite reduced fertilizer inputs, crops maintain or even surpass previous yield levels, ensuring food security and profitability.

• Soil Health Improvement: Regular use of AMF inoculants promotes soil structure and fertility, contributing to long-term agricultural sustainability.

Taxonomy and Morphology

Glomus intraradices, also known as Rhizophagus irregularis, belongs to the phylum Glomeromycota. This species produces spores that are typically white to yellow-brown, elliptical with irregularities, and range from 40 to 140 μm in size. The hyphae are cylindrical, measuring 11–18 μm in width. These structures facilitate the formation of extensive hyphal networks that penetrate plant roots and extend into the surrounding soil, establishing a symbiotic interface for nutrient exchange.

Ecological Distribution

G. intraradices exhibits a cosmopolitan distribution, inhabiting diverse ecosystems such as arable lands, grasslands, deserts, tropical forests, and tundras. Its widespread presence indicates a high tolerance for varying environmental conditions and a generalist life history strategy.

Genetic Diversity

Studies have revealed substantial genetic diversity within G. intraradices populations across different habitats and continents. Analysis of mitochondrial DNA has identified multiple haplotypes, suggesting a complex evolutionary history and potential for adaptation to diverse environmental conditions.

Functional Benefits

• Nutrient Uptake: G. intraradices enhances the absorption of essential nutrients, particularly phosphorus, by extending the root’s access to soil resources.

• Stress Tolerance: Inoculation with G. intraradices has been shown to improve plant resilience to heavy metal stress by inducing the expression of stress-related genes and increasing polyamine levels.

• Soil Health: The extensive hyphal networks contribute to soil aggregation and structure, promoting better water infiltration and retention.

Taxonomy and Morphology

Glomus mosseae is another vital species within the Glomeromycota phylum. It forms characteristic arbuscules and vesicles within plant root cells, facilitating efficient nutrient exchange between the fungus and its host plant.

Stress Tolerance

G. mosseae is prevalent in various soil types and climatic conditions, forming symbiotic relationships with a wide range of plant species. Its adaptability makes it a valuable component in sustainable agriculture practices.

Functional Benefits

• Plant Growth Enhancement: Inoculation with G. mosseae has been demonstrated to significantly increase both shoot and root biomass in plants such as liquorice (Glycyrrhiza uralensis), even under nutrient-deficient conditions.

• Active Compound Production: Studies indicate that G. mosseae can elevate the levels of valuable secondary metabolites in medicinal plants, enhancing their therapeutic properties.

• Photosynthetic Efficiency: G. mosseae improves photosynthetic parameters by increasing chlorophyll content and enhancing the efficiency of photosystem II, leading to better growth and productivity.

Synergistic Effects in Rootella® Products

The combination of G. intraradices and G. mosseae in Rootella® products leverages the complementary strengths of both species:

• Diverse Colonization Strategies: Each species colonizes plant roots at different rates and extents, ensuring robust and sustained mycorrhizal associations.

• Comprehensive Nutrient Acquisition: The dual-species approach enhances the uptake of a broader spectrum of nutrients, including phosphorus, zinc, and other micronutrients.

• Improved Environmental Adaptability: The presence of both fungi increases the plant’s resilience to varying environmental stresses, promoting stability and productivity across diverse agricultural settings.