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  • Agricultural Science
  • Mycology
  • Plant Science

Background:

  • Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) are crucial for sustainable agriculture.
  • Limited data exists on how AMF community composition impacts plant benefits.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the effect of AMF community composition on grapevine rootstock growth and physiology.
  • To explore the interaction between rootstock variety and AMF communities ('home' vs. 'away').

Main Methods:

  • A glasshouse experiment inoculated two grapevine rootstocks (Schwarzmann, 5C) with AMF from 'home' and 'away' soils.
  • Evaluated plant growth parameters and physiological responses under different AMF community treatments.

Main Results:

  • Rootstocks showed increased biomass when inoculated with 'home' AMF communities, indicating rootstock specificity.
  • AMF inoculation boosted chlorophyll content and nutrient uptake (copper, boron).
  • AMF communities rich in Funneliformis, Ambispora, and Glomus species promoted grapevine growth.

Conclusions:

  • Rootstock-specific AMF communities enhance grapevine growth and nutrient status.
  • AMF communities provide significant ecosystem services in agricultural settings.
  • Further research on grafted plants and berry composition is warranted.