Role of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi in cadmium tolerance in rice (Oryza sativa L): a meta-analysis

Rice is an important agricultural product consumed globally. polluted by cadmium (Cd) poses serious health risks. Numerous studies have shown that arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) decrease Cd concentrations in the grain, shoots, and roots of rice. However, one study showed AMF increased root concentration Therefore, a meta-analysis contribution to rice tolerance became necessary. This was conducted analyze role searching following databases: ProQuest, PubMed, Scopus, ScienceDirect. A total 571 were found, which nine 25 datasets used meta-analysis. The period inclusion research reports from January 1992 April 2022. results with addition Rhizophagus irregularis, higher than control group, although overall plant reduced. Four species reduced shoots grain tissues. These biomass shoot tissues; however, they did not affect biomass. decreased transfer factor (TF), TF Glomus versiforme (12.99%) significantly lower other three types. We proposed could be enriched roots, inhibited. At time harvesting, are removed soil, thus removing soil. operation can efficiently improve both land-bearing capacity soil without affecting yield. Thus, poten-tial for inhibited due TF. future must focus on how R. irregularis HMA3 gene expression root, prevents transportation shoots.