1Department of Agronomy, Birsa Agricultural University, Ranchi-834 006, Jharkhand, India
*Corresponding Author: R.R. Upasani, Department of Agronomy, Birsa Agricultural University, Ranchi-834 006, Jharkhand, India, Email: upasani.ravikant@gmail.com
Online published on 04 December, 2025.
Mycorrhizal fungi, notably arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, are essential components of plant ecosystems as they promote nutrient exchange, stress tolerance and communication. They are in mutual symbiosis with 80% of terrestrial plant species, assisting with growth and communication. The complex symbiosis, mediated by fungal hyphae networks, enables plants to photosynthesize carbon for crucial nutrients such as nitrogen. Furthermore, they participate in plant communication, defense and resource distribution, thereby influencing plant community structure and efficiency. Mycorrhizal networks are connected to biological markets and sourcesink relationships, furthering the beneficial trade interaction between plants and fungi. However, it is due to the fungemia that the resource distribution and transfer processes remain controversial.
Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungus, Biological markets, Common mycorrhiza network, Mutualistic relationships, Resource allocation
