Influence of Land Use Intensity and Management on Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi-Avocado Symbiosis

This study was done to assess the effect of soil disturbance on arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi spore abundance and root colonization in avocado (Persea americana Mill.). Rhizosphere samples were collected from different farms south Florida analyzed for degree roots, density diversity along with characteristics. There significant difference characteristics among farms. Similarly, there a roots morphotypes land use management practices. However, no total number spores these sites. correlation between strongly influenced by such as moisture, carbon, nitrogen, organic matter. Further research is necessary identify AMF species determine role growth tolerance anthropogenic highly disturbed urban soils.