The vesicular-arbuscular mycorrhizal symbiosis

Abstract

Vesicular-arbuscular mycorrhiza fungi are associated with the majority ot the terrestrial plants. Their 
function ranges from stress alleviation to bioremediation in soils polluted with heavy metals. However, 
our knowlwdge about this symbiosis is still limited. For the semi-arid tropics, where some african 
countries are located, there is a great possibility of using mycorrhizas as a biological tool for 
sustainable agriculture. This review gives an overview on the mycorrhizal benefits and recomends 
some management practices for the semi-arid Africa conditions.