Biological soil crusts (BSCs) consist of a diverse and highly integrated community of
organisms that effectively colonize and collectively stabilize soil surfaces. BSCs vary in …

Definition Arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi are biotrophic symbionts forming close
relationships with an estimated 80% of terrestrial plants suitable as their host. Via an …

Accumulation of As (metalloid) degrades soil by negatively affecting the activities of soil
enzymes, which in turn reduce growth and yield of the inhabiting plant. Arbuscular …

Arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi establish close interactions with host plants, an estimated
80% of vascular plant species. The host plant receives additional soil bound nutrients that …

The fungi in Glomeromycota are mutualistic symbionts of plant roots and produce a special
glycoprotein called “glomalin” on their spores and mycelium cell wall. The glomalin enters …

Rationale The transition from an inanimate and lifeless environment to the one with the first
life is possibly the most intriguing event in Earth's history. The event can be envisaged as …

In the last decades, many studies were addressed focusing on soil protection that helps
sequestration and stabilization of organic carbon in soil aggregates. Soil aggregates are an …

Los hongos micorrizógenos arbusculares (HMA) establecen simbiosis con la mayoría de las
plantas. Los mismos producen y liberan al suelo una glicoproteína denominada glomalina …

This review examines the role of Glomalin, a glycoprotein produced by arbuscular
mycorrhizal fungi, in soil ecosystems. It covers methods for extracting Glomalin, its molecular …

The article investigates the role of the glycoprotein Glomalin in addressing soil
contamination by heavy metals and drought stress in maize plants. Topics include the …