Effect of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi on the physiological functioning of maize under zinc-deficient soils
Abstract Zinc (Zn) deficiency can severely inhibit plant growth, yield, and enzymatic activities. Zn plays a vital role in various enzymatic activities in plants. Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) play a crucial role in improving the plant’s Zn nutrition and mitigating Zn stress effects on plants....
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Nature Portfolio
2021-09-01
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Series: | Scientific Reports |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-97742-1 |