What is it about?
Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) may play an important role in growing saffron under adverse soil and environmental conditions. Here, we have studied and identified, for the first time by molecular tools, the AMF associated with saffron in the main producing region in Morocco (Taliouine), where is produced one of the highest quality organic saffron in the world.
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Why is it important?
Our findings show that abundant populations of AMF are associated with saffron and that they are very diversified. AMF genera and species may change with the age of plantation and the agronomic practices used by the farmers. Thus we consider that it is important to use adapted agronomic practices to ensure a better take profit of the positive effects of AMF on saffron growing under the adverse environmental conditions prevailing in the area.
Perspectives
I hope that this article will be the precursor for more studies aiming at a better knowledge of the role rhizospheric microorganisms in the growth of saffron plants and their use as biofertilizers to maintain the label of organic saffron production in Taliouine area while enhancing productivity and profitability
Jamal Aurag
Mohammed V University in Rabat, Morocco
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This page is a summary of: Morphological and molecular characterization of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal communities inhabiting the roots and the soil of saffron (Crocus sativus L.) under different agricultural management practices, Archives of Agronomy and Soil Science, November 2018, Taylor & Francis,
DOI: 10.1080/03650340.2018.1548012.
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