Abstract:
Plant diseases become one of the significant threats
in crop production worldwide which causes billion-dollar yield
losses directly. Many approaches found to suppress various disease
effects on crops. Among all the options available, biotic control
of crop diseases promises one and in which Mycorrhizal Fungi
(MF), especially endo mycorrhizae would play a significant role.
Many reviews have reported on the interface mechanisms among
Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi (AMF) and plant pathogens. It includes improvements in plant nutrition, competition for nutrient and
photosynthates and antibiosis. Depending on the infections and the
ecological conditions, all mechanisms may be involved. Studies
revealed that AMF, Glomus sp and Gigaspora sp. are the best
models used to control plant fungal and bacterial diseases. Further,
Rhizophagus sp, Funneliformis sp and Claroideoglomus sp. are few
of the excellent applicants of AMF shows better potential to oversee
viral infections in plants. However, sufficient researches are not done
so far to focus on exact stages of infection side effects of AMF when
it incorporates with the crops to control pathogens. Future research
on the AMF-mediated promotion of crop quality and productivity is
therefore required with exploring the adverse effects of AMF, with
emphasis on plant disease management. It can conclude that when
biological management techniques are paired with effective AMF
tactics while considering the environmental protection measures, a
sustainable way of plant disease management is possible
