Nematophagous Fungi: A Review of Their Phosphorus Solubilization Potential
Nematophagous fungi (NF) are a group of diverse fungal genera that benefit plants. The aim of this review is to increase comprehension about the importance of nematophagous fungi and their role in phosphorus solubilization to favor its uptake in agricultural ecosystems. They use different mechanisms...
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| author | Marcos Vera-Morales Segundo E. López Medina Jaime Naranjo-Morán Adela Quevedo María F. Ratti |
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| description | Nematophagous fungi (NF) are a group of diverse fungal genera that benefit plants. The aim of this review is to increase comprehension about the importance of nematophagous fungi and their role in phosphorus solubilization to favor its uptake in agricultural ecosystems. They use different mechanisms, such as acidification in the medium, organic acids production, and the secretion of enzymes and metabolites that promote the bioavailability of phosphorus for plants. This study summarizes the processes of solubilization, in addition to the mechanisms of action and use of NF on crops, evidencing the need to include innovative alternatives for the implementation of microbial resources in management plans. In addition, it provides information to help understand the effect of NF to make phosphorus available for plants, showing how these biological means promote phosphorus uptake, thus improving productivity and yield. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-6894301284c844788a433b0e1697c96f2023-11-30T23:36:58ZengMDPI AGMicroorganisms2076-26072023-01-0111113710.3390/microorganisms11010137Nematophagous Fungi: A Review of Their Phosphorus Solubilization PotentialMarcos Vera-Morales0Segundo E. López Medina1Jaime Naranjo-Morán2Adela Quevedo3María F. Ratti4Escuela de Postgrado, Universidad Nacional de Trujillo, Jr. San Martin 392, Trujillo 13007, PerúEscuela de Postgrado, Universidad Nacional de Trujillo, Jr. San Martin 392, Trujillo 13007, PerúLaboratorio de Biotecnología Vegetal, Ingeniería en Biotecnología, Facultad Ciencias de la Vida, Campus María Auxiliadora, Universidad Politécnica Salesiana (UPS), Km 19.5 Vía a la Costa, Guayaquil P.O. Box 09-01-2074, EcuadorEscuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral, ESPOL, Centro de Investigaciones Biotecnológicas del Ecuador, CIBE, Campus Gustavo Galindo Km. 30.5 vía Perimetral, Guayaquil EC090112, EcuadorEscuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral, ESPOL, Centro de Investigaciones Biotecnológicas del Ecuador, CIBE, Campus Gustavo Galindo Km. 30.5 vía Perimetral, Guayaquil EC090112, EcuadorNematophagous fungi (NF) are a group of diverse fungal genera that benefit plants. The aim of this review is to increase comprehension about the importance of nematophagous fungi and their role in phosphorus solubilization to favor its uptake in agricultural ecosystems. They use different mechanisms, such as acidification in the medium, organic acids production, and the secretion of enzymes and metabolites that promote the bioavailability of phosphorus for plants. This study summarizes the processes of solubilization, in addition to the mechanisms of action and use of NF on crops, evidencing the need to include innovative alternatives for the implementation of microbial resources in management plans. In addition, it provides information to help understand the effect of NF to make phosphorus available for plants, showing how these biological means promote phosphorus uptake, thus improving productivity and yield.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/11/1/137biocontrolnematophagous fungiphosphorussolubilization |
| spellingShingle | Marcos Vera-Morales Segundo E. López Medina Jaime Naranjo-Morán Adela Quevedo María F. Ratti Nematophagous Fungi: A Review of Their Phosphorus Solubilization Potential Microorganisms biocontrol nematophagous fungi phosphorus solubilization |
| title | Nematophagous Fungi: A Review of Their Phosphorus Solubilization Potential |
| title_full | Nematophagous Fungi: A Review of Their Phosphorus Solubilization Potential |
| title_fullStr | Nematophagous Fungi: A Review of Their Phosphorus Solubilization Potential |
| title_full_unstemmed | Nematophagous Fungi: A Review of Their Phosphorus Solubilization Potential |
| title_short | Nematophagous Fungi: A Review of Their Phosphorus Solubilization Potential |
| title_sort | nematophagous fungi a review of their phosphorus solubilization potential |
| topic | biocontrol nematophagous fungi phosphorus solubilization |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/11/1/137 |
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