“Enhanced Nutrient Uptake”
Mycorrhizal fungi form symbiotic relationships with plant roots, extending their network into the soil. This relationship enhances nutrient uptake, particularly phosphorus, nitrogen, and micronutrients. The fungi increase the root surface area, allowing plants to access nutrients that are otherwise unavailable. This leads to improved plant growth, higher yields, and better crop quality. Farmers are increasingly recognizing the importance of these fungi in maximizing nutrient efficiency and reducing dependence on chemical fertilizers.
Mycorrhizae-based biofertilizers rely on a symbiotic relationship between beneficial fungi (mycorrhizae) and plant roots, enhancing nutrient uptake in plants through several mechanisms. This mutualistic association significantly increases the root surface area, allowing for improved absorption of nutrients, particularly phosphorus, nitrogen, and trace minerals, as well as water. The mycorrhizal fungi form a network of fine, hair-like structures called hyphae, which extend far beyond the root zone. This network can access nutrients in soil areas the plant roots cannot reach alone, increasing the root zone many times over.
