Unraveling the Interaction between Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi and Camellia Plants

Camellia is a genus of evergreen shrubs or trees, such as C. japonica, sinensis, oleifera, etc. A group beneficial soil microorganisms, arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF), inhabit the rhizosphere these spp. total eight genera Acaulospora, Entrophospora, Funneliformis, Gigaspora, Glomus, Pacispora, Scutellospora, and Sclerocystis were found to be associated with plants Glomus and/or Acaulospora being most abundant. These can colonize roots thus form symbionts. AMF an important partner in field physiological activities. Studies indicated that inoculation has been shown promote plant growth, improve nutrient acquisition nutritional quality, increase resistance drought, salinity heavy metal contamination potted Camellia. This review provides comprehensive overview species occurring summarizes variation root colonization rate well environmental factors nutrients affecting colonization. The paper also reviews effects on growth response, acquisition, food stress tolerance