Aug 2026· ICEETE Conference Series· Vol 4, pp. 704-714· 0 citations
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A systematic literature review and comparative analysis of globally published scientific literature is employed to examine the physiological, biochemical, and molecular mechanisms of beneficial microorganisms of beneficial microorganisms in improving the tolerance of oil palm to various abiotic stresses.
Abstract
Oil palm (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.) is a strategically important plantation commodity whose productivity is significantly influenced by environmental conditions. Abiotic stresses, particularly drought, impede plant growth and substantially reduce yield. As the impacts of climate change intensify and pressure on land resources increases, sustainable approaches to enhance plant resilience are increasingly needed. Among these, this study employs a systematic literature review and comparative analysis of globally published scientific literature (2021–2026) to examine the physiological, biochemical, and molecular mechanisms of beneficial microorganisms. Specifically, it synthesizes findings on how endophytes and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) improve plant water and nutrient status, mitigate oxidative stress, and enhance growth and stress tolerance in oil palm (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.) the utilization of beneficial microorganisms such as endophytes and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) has emerged as a promising strategy. This review aims to summarize and analyze the roles of endophytes and mycorrhizae in improving the tolerance of oil palm to various abiotic stresses, based on globally published scientific literature. The synergistic interaction between endophytes and AMF has been shown to positively affect plant nutrient and water status, reduce oxidative stress, and improve growth from the seedling to the mature plant stage under stress conditions. Despite promising findings across multiple studies, field-scale application still faces several challenges, including the selection of compatible strains, formulation stability of inoculants, and optimization of application techniques at the plantation scale. Future research should focus on strain-specific synergism, large-scale inoculant production, and integrated management strategies to translate laboratory findings into practical solutions for sustainable oil palm cultivation.
This review critically examines the current knowledge on the functional roles of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria in pistachio production and identified the key knowledge gaps and research priorities required to improve the consistency, scalability, and field validation of microbiome-based approaches for sustainable pistachio production under increasingly challenging environmental conditions.
L. Vera, J. Retamal-Salgado, G. Tortella et al.· Plants· 0 citations
Microplastic (MP) contamination in agricultural soils is an emerging anthropogenic threat that disrupts the rhizosphere of horticultural crops. Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi (AMF) play an important role in improving nutrient uptake and stress resilience in tomato (Solanum lycopersicum), but their symbiotic relationship may be impaired by plastic residues. This literature review aims to synthesize the mechanisms by which microplastics disrupt AMF–tomato symbiosis and their implications for plant growth and productivity. A narrative-systematic literature review was conducted using Google Scholar, Scopus, and PubMed, covering publications from 2018–2026. Twenty-five relevant scientific articles were selected based on predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria. The synthesis indicates that microplastics act as physical and chemical stressors in the rhizosphere. Physically, they alter soil porosity and may damage extraradical AMF hyphae, while chemically, released additives can interfere with root–fungus signaling and reduce mycorrhizal colonization. These disruptions may impair arbuscule formation, water and nutrient acquisition, particularly phosphorus and zinc, and consequently reduce plant biomass and productivity. Reduced AMF protection may also increase tomato susceptibility to soil-borne pathogens such as Fusarium. Under severe contamination, nanoplastics may potentially enter root vascular tissues and raise concerns regarding food safety. Overall, microplastic pollution can weaken the ecological functions of AMF–tomato symbiosis and threaten sustainable tomato production.
P. Rahmadhani, R. Susanti, Talitha Widiatningrum· JURNAL BIOLOGI TROPIS· 0 citations
Overall, mycorrhizal fungal inoculation reshaped the chemical composition and the major bioactive compounds of Oregano, thereby enhancing its nutritional and antimicrobial potential.
Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) is a nutritionally and agriculturally important legume with the capacity to establish beneficial symbiotic relationships whit nitrogen-fixing bacteria and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF). It’s adaptability to variable environmental condition, nutritional value, and biological nitrogen fixation capacity make cowpea an important crop for substantiable agriculture systems (Burgos Arzola 2017; Abebe and Alemayehu 2022). Nevertheless, water availability remains an important factor affecting plant growth, symbiotic interaction, grain yield and nutritional quality. Bio inoculation with Rhizobium and AMF represents a biological for improving nutrient acquisition and nitrogen fixation, whereas AMF can enhance root colonization and the acquisition of phosphorus, water and other nutrients (Tu 1981; Tilak et al. 2006; Caldera et al. 2013a; Thoker and Patel 2020). Furthermore, co-inoculation with rhizobia and mycorrhizal fungi has been associated with increased cowpea yield and crude protein under drought stress (Pereira et al. 2021). Water deficient and waterlogging, however, impose different physiological constraints on cowpea. Soil moisture and temperature can alter microbial activity (Ramos and Zúñiga 2008). While waterlogging cab reduce cowpea growth, seed yield and quality with responses varying according can to genotype and development stage (Olorunwa et al. 2023). Consequently, microbial benefits observed under optimal condition cannot necessarily be extrapolated to contrasting water environments This review critically examines current evidence concerning cowpea interactions with Rhizobium and AMF under contrasting water condition, emphasizing nodulation, nutrient acquisition, physiological performance, soil fertility, yield and grain nutritional quality. The available evidence supports the development of integrated plant microbe water research frameworks capable of identifying biological strategies got increasing the susceptibility and resilience of cowpea production under environmental variability.
Bryan Ariel Burgos Arzola· International Journal of Sci...· 0 citations
