Enhancing drought resistance in Pinus tabuliformis seedlings through root symbiotic fungi inoculation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Drought constitutes a major abiotic stress factor adversely affecting plant growth and productivity. Plant-microbe symbiotic associations have evolved regulatory mechanisms to adapt to environmental stress conditions. However, the interactive effects of different fungi on host growth and stress tolerance under drought conditions remain unclear.

Objective

This study explored the effects of varying polyethylene glycol (PEG-6000) concentrations (0%, 15%, 25%, and 35%) on the growth and physiological responses of two ectomycorrhizal fungi (Suillus granulatus (Sg) and Pisolithus tinctorius (Pt)) and two dark septate endophytes (Pleotrichocladium opacum (Po) and Pseudopyrenochaeta sp. (Ps)) isolated from the root system of Pinus tabuliform

SUBMITTER: Xu L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11368727 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature